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Kworp
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 Posted - 2014-11-20 : 13:59:33
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| So, as you all know I have download the SQL server 2008 R2. I have previously downloaded it, but unfortunately my files were corrupt and database messed up, so I decided to start again, install it. Here is the setup; http://prntscr.com/58cwflI clicked 'New installation or add features to an existing installation'. Then, this came up; http://prntscr.com/57q1azSo I clicked, 'I accept' then 'Next'. Setup support files pops up and finalises, then the set up just disappears. Any solutions to this problem?What I did?;I deleted all the services that were appearing in 'services.msc' with command prompt. Nothing changed, a quick answer would be great! Thanks in advance. -G. |
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tkizer
Almighty SQL Goddess
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Posted - 2014-11-20 : 14:13:05
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| Why did you delete services?Have you tried rebooting? How long did you wait for the next screen to come up? It's taken several minutes on some servers in the past, but I think that might have been SQL Server 2005. It's been a while that I've seen this issue.Tara KizerSQL Server MVP since 2007http://weblogs.sqlteam.com/tarad/ |
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Kworp
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Posted - 2014-11-20 : 15:07:54
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| I deleted the services as I thought that this was the problem. Either way, I would've deleted them as I wanted to start off fresh. I don't have any restore points earlier than when I didn't install SQL Server unfortunately. But apparently, if I delete the setup support files my problem should be fixed? Any ideas on how I can do that?-G. |
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tkizer
Almighty SQL Goddess
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Kworp
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Posted - 2014-11-20 : 16:14:35
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| Thank you very much! I'll see if I can get a solution and update you on my progress.-G. |
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Kworp
Starting Member
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Posted - 2014-11-20 : 16:58:10
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| I found some information which I can't seem to insert into my command prompt and be successful.Manually uninstall SQL Server 2008To manually uninstall SQL Server 2008, follow these steps:At a command prompt, type the following command, and then press ENTER:1. CD %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft SQL Server\100\Setup Bootstrap\Release2. Type the following command, and then press ENTER:setup.exe /ACTION=uninstall /FEATURES=Feature_List /INSTANCENAME=Instance_NameNote In this command, the Feature_List placeholder represents a no-space, comma-separated list of feature values, such as "AS,SQL,RS,Tools." The Instance_Name placeholder represents the named instance of the SQL Server 2008 that was installed. If you did not use a named instance, you can use "MSSQLSERVER" for the named instance.-G. |
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tkizer
Almighty SQL Goddess
38200 Posts |
Posted - 2014-11-20 : 17:09:40
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| You'll need to post what you tried and the error in order for us to help. We can't see your computer screen, so you have to be very explicit.Tara KizerSQL Server MVP since 2007http://weblogs.sqlteam.com/tarad/ |
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Kworp
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tkizer
Almighty SQL Goddess
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Posted - 2014-11-20 : 17:21:21
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| There are 3 issues, the first being the most important:1. You are missing setup.exe. You can't do this step without it.2. You didn't change Feature_List to the feature you want to remove. Please see the note.3. You didn't change Instance_Name to the name of the instance you want to remove. Please see the note.Tara KizerSQL Server MVP since 2007http://weblogs.sqlteam.com/tarad/ |
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Kworp
Starting Member
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Posted - 2014-11-20 : 17:30:29
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| The setup.exe - do I need to download it or is there another solution?-G. |
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tkizer
Almighty SQL Goddess
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Posted - 2014-11-20 : 17:49:20
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| Nope. It seems you've done a number on your computer. I would try proceeding with the other steps to manually uninstall the instance.Tara KizerSQL Server MVP since 2007http://weblogs.sqlteam.com/tarad/ |
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Kworp
Starting Member
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Posted - 2014-11-20 : 17:59:47
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| I do believe that removing instances will not completely delete SQL Server, please do correct me if I am wrong.However, I have found this; http://blogs.msdn.com/b/astebner/archive/2005/09/13/465401.aspxIf you'd like to take a look at it, and see if the information stated there is correct.-G. |
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tkizer
Almighty SQL Goddess
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Posted - 2014-11-20 : 18:03:22
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| The reason you are having to go through this exercise is because you've deleted services and files, without knowing the consequences. Your computer is in a bit of a mess now, which is why you can't get SQL Server to install or even uninstall at this point. You'll need to manually uninstall per the original article. Even then though, I suspect you are going to have problems as I suspect you've deleted services and files for other important Windows features that are needed for SQL Server or the operating system.Tara KizerSQL Server MVP since 2007http://weblogs.sqlteam.com/tarad/ |
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Kworp
Starting Member
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Posted - 2014-11-20 : 18:09:49
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| When you say; 'per the original article', could you elaborate please? Excuse my misunderstanding. Haha.Edit: I've only deleted services from the service.msc that were the instances. Such as 'SQLAgentServer/TR'. They were all instances, I assure you.-G. |
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tkizer
Almighty SQL Goddess
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Posted - 2014-11-20 : 18:12:29
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| The article you were following to manually uninstall SQL Server 2008Tara KizerSQL Server MVP since 2007http://weblogs.sqlteam.com/tarad/ |
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Kworp
Starting Member
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Posted - 2014-11-20 : 18:27:02
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| Thank you very much for the help till now!Unfortunately, I have encountered a problem.Here are the screenshots of what I did, and the outcome.Putting in the command;http://prntscr.com/58g8udError;http://prntscr.com/58g8z8-G. |
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SQL Server setup disappears