Removing SQL Server

When you remove a SQL Server installation, the setup program deletes all SQL Server entries from the Windows NT Registry. It also gives you the option to automatically delete the SQL Server directory tree from the root down. (If you choose this option, after setup has removed SQL Server, you must manually delete the SQL Server root directory and a few remaining files. This procedure is necessary because setup cannot delete itself.)

    To remove a SQL Server installation

1. From the Microsoft SQL Server 6.0 program group, choose the SQL Setup icon.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions until the Options dialog box appears.
3. If you're removing the software from a remote computer, choose the Remote button, complete the Remote Setup dialog box, and then choose the OK button.
4. From the Options dialog box, select the Remove SQL Server option.
5. Choose the Continue button.

   The Remove SQL Server dialog box appears.

6. To remove SQL Server files, select the Remove Files From check box.
7. Choose the Resume button.