August 2, 2013 at 12:59 pm
"An instance with the same name is already installed on this computer. To proceed with SQL Server Setup, provide a unique instance name."
I encountered this error everytime i tried to install SQL Server 2005 on my home PC...I have tried all the methods(clearing registry, uninstalling and deleting anything remotely related to SQL on my PC)....nothing worked..please provide a solution ..i need SQL Server 2005 for my college project work...n i dont want to format my PC...Please help....
August 3, 2013 at 12:17 pm
Please somebody post an alternate solution..if you have any idea..about installation....Admin there???
August 3, 2013 at 2:26 pm
nothing via google? https://www.google.at/?gws_rd=cr#output=search&sclient=psy-ab&q=An+instance+with+the+same+name+is+already+installed+on+this+computer.+To+proceed+with+SQL+Server+Setup%2C+provide+a+unique+instance+name.&oq=An+instance+with+the+same+name+is+already+installed+on+this+computer.+To+proceed+with+SQL+Server+Setup%2C+provide+a+unique+instance+name.&gs_l=hp.3...528.528.0.1156.1.1.0.0.0.0.0.0..0.0....1...1c.1.23.psy-ab..1.0.0.8i0u7jt5srY&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_qf.&bvm=bv.50165853,d.Yms&fp=c234bbd9317c9ebd&biw=1280&bih=885
As you seem to be under stress, can you install the sql server using a named instance?
August 4, 2013 at 8:08 am
Thanks for replying and the link mate..that was the first thing i did before joining this forum..that didnt provide the solution..i have tried it...
August 5, 2013 at 8:11 am
There is an orphaned key in the registry, which one is impossible for anyone on this site to guess. Your best bet is to download a registry cleanup tool.
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August 5, 2013 at 11:18 am
Thanks for replying, will try to clean up registry once again.:-)
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