Aaron Bertrand [SQL Server MVP] wrote:
> Did you try manually running that GUID using msiexec /x ?
Do you mean the GUID that MsiGetProductInfo failed to retrieve the
ProductVersion for? That would seem to be counterproductive, wouldn't it?
> Also, you can use the RTM setup to remove the 2008 instance, I think.
>
> I asked for a standalone, forceful removal tool, and I was promised
> one here:
>
>
connect.microsoft.com/sql/feedback/ViewFeedback.aspx?FeedbackID=329054
>
> Richard says "this should be done" but I have not been given any
> indication of where to find such a utility. Unless he means that
> this functionality is included in the regular setup tool.
It would be nice to see such a tool. I now think this may actually have
something to do with VS2008:
http://coolthingoftheday.blogspot.com/2008/08/sql-server-2008-rtm-requiresinstalls...
I have VS2008 with SP1 Beta 1. I don't remember installing SP1 Beta 1, so I
assume it came with SQL Server 2008 RC0. I am at a standstill -- I can't
uninstall RC0, and I can't install the full release. I suppose I can attempt
to install the full SP1 and see what that does...
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