Phantom Services

Bill Thompson · 2009-10-13 13:33:11

Hello Forum.

I have had the unfortunate experience where I have had to uninstall one version of SQL Server (the express version for x86) because I need to install a different version (Enterprise vesion for x64).

Here is what I did. I first stopped the services. I then uninstalled all the programs that are mentioned as being SQL. I Then renamed a few directories so as to prevent the services from restarting. Then I rebooted.

But the services are still there -- at least the names of the SQL Services are still there in the Services list. And this is what prevents me from adaquately installing the new version of SQL Server.

How do I remove these SQL Services from the list of Services?

Even after running the Windows Cleanup Utility (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301), the services are still there.

Simon Sheppard · 2009-10-22 14:08:09

Take a deep breath and try this:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/909967

If you have a scripted/automated OS install routine (and you should) - that may be quicker than messing with a borked uninstall.

yassin ndaye · 2010-01-02 04:19:27

hello forum

happy new year 2010
how can i crack a password for a wireless please

Simon Sheppard · 2010-01-03 06:32:20

Yassin - please ask new questions in a separate thread

also read the advice about asking good questions here

It's not very clear what exactly you are looking for, but this forum in not the place to find 'cracks' in general

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#1 2009-10-13 13:33:11

Phantom Services

#2 2009-10-22 14:08:09

Re: Phantom Services

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