Default Instance:
Install Path: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\MSSQLServer\Setup\SQLPath
If they are defined:
Default Data File Path: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\MSSQLServer\MSSQLServer\DefaultData
Default Log File Path: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\MSSQLServer\MSSQLServer\DefaultLog
Named Instance:
Install Path: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Microsoft SQL Server\<Instance Name>\Setup\SQLPath
If they are defined:
Default Data File Path: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Microsoft SQL Server\<Instance Name>MSSQLServer\DefaultData
Default Log File Path: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Microsoft SQL Server\<Instance Name>\MSSQLServer\DefaultLog
K. Brian Kelley
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