One thing to check is whether the Access database is an mdb or adp. The mdb file is a native Access file and does the processing through the Jet database...

There is a utility for SQL Server available called TOAD which will allow normal windows selection behavior such as Ctrl-Click and Shft-Clicks. Selected objects can then be deleted.

Had a similar problem in loading a Developer Edition on Windows XP pro using a named instance. Removed the installations and re-installed it using the default instance. Was then able...