Re: Question re uninstalling Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Edition

Might be the backend for this one.
http://software-informer.software.informer.com/


I'd try resolving the problem first. Let's ask them here. x-posted to:
microsoft.public.windowsupdate

http://www.microsoft.com/communities...&lang=en&cr=US



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"Elektragoddess" wrote:
> Hi
>
> I want to know how I can safely uninstall this program.
>
> My Windows updater has now installed Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express
> Edition Service Pack 3 (KB955706) about 20 times. After each install, I
> get
> notified that the update is available (again!) for installation.
>
> After looking for solutions, I then asked myself why I have this Server
> installed in the first place. And I don't know the answer (lost in my
> memory). I don't think I use it.
>
> So, I thought I'd uninstall it but now I'm being asked to 'select an
> instance' and the only instance is 'VAIO_VEDB: Database Engine.
>
> My concern is that by uninstalling, I will affect my Vaio.
>
> Can anyone help please?
> (I am not experienced with servers so be kind to me...)
>
> Tess

Thanks Dave

Will MS respond via this newsgroup?

Tess

"Dave Patrick" wrote:

> Might be the backend for this one.
> http://software-informer.software.informer.com/
>
>
> I'd try resolving the problem first. Let's ask them here. x-posted to:
> microsoft.public.windowsupdate
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/communities...&lang=en&cr=US
>
>
>
> --
>
> Regards,
>
> Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
> Microsoft Certified Professional
> Microsoft MVP [Windows]
> http://www.microsoft.com/protect
>
>
> "Elektragoddess" wrote:
> > Hi
> >
> > I want to know how I can safely uninstall this program.
> >
> > My Windows updater has now installed Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express
> > Edition Service Pack 3 (KB955706) about 20 times. After each install, I
> > get
> > notified that the update is available (again!) for installation.
> >
> > After looking for solutions, I then asked myself why I have this Server
> > installed in the first place. And I don't know the answer (lost in my
> > memory). I don't think I use it.
> >
> > So, I thought I'd uninstall it but now I'm being asked to 'select an
> > instance' and the only instance is 'VAIO_VEDB: Database Engine.
> >
> > My concern is that by uninstalling, I will affect my Vaio.
> >
> > Can anyone help please?
> > (I am not experienced with servers so be kind to me...)
> >
> > Tess
>
>

Probably not MS but someone should reply shortly.


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"Elektragoddess" wrote:
> Thanks Dave
>
> Will MS respond via this newsgroup?
>
> Tess

You might also try here.

http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/for...grade/threads/



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