Remove sql server 2005 express tools to Install SQL Server 2008
sql-server-2005, sql-server-2008
Solution
Solution
- Open Run Menu and type regedit.
- It will open Registry Editor
- Now go to following location.
(32Bit) HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software > Microsoft > Microsoft SQL Server > 90
(64Bit) HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software > Wow6432Node > Microsoft > Microsoft SQL Server > 90
Remove Registry Key 90.
Now try to install SQL Server 2008 and it would work this time.
Problem
I was trying to install SQL Server 2008 Express edition, and installation wizard was not allowing me to proceed further unless I remove SQL Server 2005 Express tools. I tried removing SQL Server 2005 Express tools from Uninstall Program window, but still the same error continues.