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    Uninstall microsoft sql server

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by MikeMike, Nov 8, 2007.

  1. MikeMike

    MikeMike Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just got my T61 and I am in the process of removing some of the junk they have installed. At least the trial versions.
    I uninstalled office 2007 and I still got these servers in there which I believe is a part of office:

    microsoft sql server 2005
    microsoft sql server native client
    microsoft sql server setup support files
    microsoft sql server vss writer

    and this one as well
    microsoft visual c++ 2005

    are they safe to remove or are they used by vista?
    I haven't installed any programs yet....
     
    MikeMike, Nov 8, 2007
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  2. Renee

    Renee Notebook Virtuoso

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    They are safe and I had to remove them because I wanted to install SQL server Developer.

    You may remove all of those via the control panel - Programs and features
    Remove SQL server 2005.

    If you have any problems let me. You see, there will be little pieces of sql server left around they won't bother you but they do bother subsequent installations of SQL server. What you have to do to fully remove it is not pretty. Not pretty at all........
     
    Renee, Nov 8, 2007
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  3. watchtower7

    watchtower7 Notebook Consultant

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    by the way, if you have office 2003 oir similar and dont need 2007, your uninstalled, unopened, unregistered copy of 2007 will install on any computer, lenovo or not.
    sold mine for $150
     
    watchtower7, Nov 8, 2007
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