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How to remove a broken installation of SQL Server 2008?

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Mar 15, 202673925 views

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After installing the Service Pack 2 of Microsoft SQL Server 2008, the SQL Server failed to start. Trying to repair this, I've done some stupid things, which results now in the situation in which I cannot even install a fresh copy of SQL Server. Here's actually what happens during setup: Setup Suppo…

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I would follow this article, and then once done, I would run CCleaner. SQL Server 2008 installation fails when you try to install SQL Server a second time Then try to reinstall (make sure you use the same instance name).

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