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JustinBigelow
SQL Gigolo
1157 Posts |
 Posted - 2004-02-10 : 14:19:29
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...goes to me. I'm 99% sure I'm fubar'd here but maybe somebody out there knows if there is any way to reverse the un-installation of an MSDE instance?When you are done laughing anybody with the ability to bend time please email me.  Justin"I want to thank you. You could've given us help, but you've given us so much more." |
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JimL
SQL Slinging Yak Ranger
1537 Posts |
Posted - 2004-02-10 : 14:26:09
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| Hang Tight Justin I will just just go get the Tardis.Dang the doctor and Layla are off with it Chasing the master again.Perhaps We could contact Galifry.Do You Dr. Who ?????Forgive me those who are unfamilar with the BBC Science fiction show Dr. Who. Yes my age is showing again.JimUsers <> Logic |
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nr
SQLTeam MVY
12543 Posts |
Posted - 2004-02-10 : 16:49:37
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| Sorry, you lose to all the people who are doing stupid things but think they know what they are doing.How about an install?You mention Layla! Do you not remember Jo Grant?==========================================Cursors are useful if you don't know sql.DTS can be used in a similar way.Beer is not cold and it isn't fizzy. |
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JustinBigelow
SQL Gigolo
1157 Posts |
Posted - 2004-02-10 : 17:11:59
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Originally posted by nrHow about an install?
There's no install fast enough when you've deleted an instance in use by users next to you. Instant annoyance.Justin"I want to thank you. You could've given us help, but you've given us so much more." |
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JimL
SQL Slinging Yak Ranger
1537 Posts |
Posted - 2004-02-10 : 17:34:23
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| Should have known Nigel would Dr. WhoJimUsers <> Logic |
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Merkin
Funky Drop Bear Fearing SQL Dude!
4970 Posts |
Posted - 2004-02-10 : 18:05:47
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| Jellybaby ?Damian |
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jsmith8858
Dr. Cross Join
7423 Posts |
Posted - 2004-02-10 : 18:27:14
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| an uninstallation wouldn't delete the MDF and LDF files, would it?couldn't you just put those somewhere safe, reinstall, and re-attach?- Jeff |
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JustinBigelow
SQL Gigolo
1157 Posts |
Posted - 2004-02-10 : 23:06:37
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Yeah, and that is what I did to get it back up. It was the initial freak out when I realized I removed the wrong instance and immediately had people start to come up to me.  Justin"I want to thank you. You could've given us help, but you've given us so much more." |
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nr
SQLTeam MVY
12543 Posts |
Posted - 2004-02-11 : 04:05:45
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| I think the answer is that the network has been updated to protect against the mydoom virus and it takes the wins server a bit of time to clear it's cache.==========================================Cursors are useful if you don't know sql.DTS can be used in a similar way.Beer is not cold and it isn't fizzy. |
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Merkin
Funky Drop Bear Fearing SQL Dude!
4970 Posts |
Posted - 2004-02-11 : 04:50:31
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and that's why Nigel gets paid the big bucks  Damian |
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MichaelP
Jedi Yak
2489 Posts |
Posted - 2004-02-11 : 14:16:41
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| Nigel, you forgot your <bull> and </bull> tags on that post man :)Michael<Yoda>Use the Search page you must. Find the answer you will.</Yoda> |
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JustinBigelow
SQL Gigolo
1157 Posts |
Posted - 2004-02-11 : 16:53:36
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Nigel, you forgot your <bull> and </bull> tags on that post man :)
If nr is answering the <bull> tags are implied for all posts  Justin"I want to thank you. You could've given us help, but you've given us so much more." |
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