June 2, 2009 at 5:51 pm
Hi,
We have 3 instances in SQL Server 2005. We are not using 2 instances and Iam trying to uninstall them.
But Iam getting the below error. Please advise me ..what will be the reason for this?
What should I do to uninstall these 2 instances?
=== Verbose logging started: 6/2/2009 13:11:37 Build type: SHIP UNICODE 3.01.4000.4042 Calling process: C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\90\Setup Bootstrap\setup.exe ===
MSI (c) (A4:B8) [13:11:37:746]: Resetting cached policy values
MSI (c) (A4:B8) [13:11:37:746]: Machine policy value 'Debug' is 0
MSI (c) (A4:B8) [13:11:37:746]: ******* RunEngine:
******* Product: {481DFF26-7C67-4085-9A27-758283EA494A}
******* Action:
******* CommandLine: **********
MSI (c) (A4:B8) [13:11:37:746]: Client-side and UI is none or basic: Running entire install on the server.
MSI (c) (A4:B8) [13:11:40:746]: Failed to grab execution mutex. System error 258.
MSI (c) (A4:B8) [13:11:40:761]: Cloaking enabled.
MSI (c) (A4:B8) [13:11:40:761]: Attempting to enable all disabled priveleges before calling Install on Server
MSI (c) (A4:B8) [13:11:40:777]: Incrementing counter to disable shutdown. Counter after increment: 0
MSI (c) (A4:B8) [13:11:40:777]: Decrementing counter to disable shutdown. If counter >= 0, shutdown will be denied. Counter after decrement: -1
MSI (c) (A4:B8) [13:11:40:777]: MainEngineThread is returning 1618
=== Verbose logging stopped: 6/2/2009 13:11:40 ===
June 2, 2009 at 6:15 pm
R u trying to uninstall your SQL instance by running your .exe file by running set up through SQL 2005 CD or uninstalling by going to ADD/Remove programs in ur control panel? I usually try first method I had mentioned if that doesnt works then the second method.
June 2, 2009 at 8:16 pm
Iam uninstalling from Add/Remove programs
June 3, 2009 at 2:04 am
Go to-->control panel-->add remove programs-->selct sqlserver-->click Remove button--->select inst3 d'nt select below servieces(aware services like integration services ,sql browser,notification services)
June 3, 2009 at 6:18 am
Try the first method then, uninstalling by running ur SQL C.D or exe file
June 3, 2009 at 12:55 pm
try the first method then, uninstalling by running ur SQL C.D or exe file
could you please explain me how uninstall from .exe???
June 3, 2009 at 1:12 pm
Do u have your SQL 2005 C.D with you which u had initially used to install SQL server on your machine?
June 3, 2009 at 9:38 pm
First time when I installed sql server,I had copied installatio files from the CD and then installed.
Now, I have the copied installation files on the local drive.
June 4, 2009 at 6:31 am
I dont remember the whole path of the file, if u have a dump of SQL.
But u can do search on that folder for file, setup.exe
(I think u can use .ini file to run the installation/uninstallation too)
Double click on it, and run the process.
June 11, 2009 at 12:25 am
If I click setup.exe from the installation files, the installation wizard is coming up but not the uninstallation wizard.
I have the sql software in 2 folder;
1)Servers ->this is the place you saying to click the setup.exe????
2)Tools
please clarify from which path I need to invoke setup.exe to uninstall sql server??
June 11, 2009 at 4:08 am
Try using the arpwrapper from the command line.
"%ProgramFiles%\Microsoft SQL Server\90\Setup Bootstrap\ARPWrapper.exe /Remove"
Refer: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/909967
[font="Verdana"]Thanks
Chandra Mohan[/font]
June 11, 2009 at 6:34 am
rambilla4 (6/11/2009)
If I click setup.exe from the installation files, the installation wizard is coming up but not the uninstallation wizard.I have the sql software in 2 folder;
1)Servers ->this is the place you saying to click the setup.exe????
2)Tools
please clarify from which path I need to invoke setup.exe to uninstall sql server??
There is no uninstallation wizard, in Instalation wizard if u move further steps 'next', wizard will sense that you allready have three installations installed and it will ask you later on that which instance do you want to uninstall through the same wizard. Then carefuly choose ur named instances to uninstall. Go slowly reading directions in each step before you click Next.
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