May 08, 2012

Remove sql server 2005 express tools - Installing SQL Server 2008

I was trying to install SQL Server 2008 Express edition, and installation wizard gives, "SQL Server 2005 express tools already installed. " error. To proceed I need to remove SQL Server 2005 Express tools.

I tried removing SQL Server 2005 Express tools from Uninstall Program window, but still the same error continues. In order to fix this you must remove following registry key from registry.

Solution
1) Open Run Menu and type regedit.
2) It will open Registry Editor
3) Now go to following location.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software > Wow6432Node > Microsoft > Microsoft SQL Server > 90

4) Right click on 90 and click on Delete.
5) Press Yes to confirm deletion.
Now try to install SQL Server 2008 and it would work this time.
Posted by Ayani Gamage at 11:18 AM

9 comments:

  1. AnonymousDecember 19, 2012 at 3:27 AM

    thanx a lot ! god bless you

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  2. AnonymousDecember 25, 2012 at 1:37 AM

    Muchas gracias si funciono!!!!

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  3. AnonymousApril 15, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    Excellent... thanks!!!!

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  4. AnonymousJune 20, 2013 at 9:03 PM

    Thanks, well done

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  5. LukaLOctober 2, 2013 at 5:40 PM

    And if you still have the error you should look at this registry key
    HKey_Local_Machine\Software\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Microsoft SQL Server\90\Tools\ShellSEM

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  6. AnonymousOctober 23, 2013 at 5:46 AM

    Muchas gracias!! funciono perfecto!!

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  8. UnknownFebruary 25, 2014 at 9:18 AM

    Thanks, it resolve my problem.

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  9. jkFebruary 3, 2016 at 11:06 PM

    excellent!!, greeteings from peru

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