Difficulty uninstalling Native Client

I have been running SQL Server 2005 Express (basic) Instance MSSMLBIZ in conjunction with Microsoft Office Accounting 2007 Professional.

I want to make a "clean install" of SQL Server 2005 Express Advanced, SQL Server2005 Express Tools, in order to create additional Reports in Microsoft Office Accounting 2007 Professional.

I ran uininstall on the basic SQL Server 2005 Express, but Native Client did not uninstall; the following message was posted:

"An installation package for the product Microsoft SQL Native Client cannot be found. Try the installation again using a valid copy of the installation package 'sqlncli.msi'."

I then attempted to install SQL Server 2005 Express Advanced, but it failed to load Native Client. I then uninstalled all instances, deleted the SQL Server Express Files in Programs, and ran "CC Cleaner" to clear the Registry.

I then attempted to uninstall Native Client again, and received the following message:

"This action is only valid for products that are currently installed."

I the returned to CCCleaner Tools to attempt to delete the residuals and received the following message

"Cannot delete msi installer."

I ran "Search - *.msi" and there is no instance of sqlncli.msi visible.

I have Removed Registry Entries for SQL Express,
except HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT instances.

Should I delete these?

Have I forgotten or omitted something?

Please Help.

Try the link below for another option to remove Express from your box , another option is to use System Restore to roll your system back to the point before your first install now I am not sure if your registry utility have removed entries that may not allow the roll back. Hope this helps.

http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/express/sql/download/advanced/default.aspx|||

hi,

you can try manually "fixing" SQL Native Client installing the last package you can find here.. then you can go on installing SQLExpress with Advanced Services..

regards

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I am trying to manually "fix" but I don't know where to go next, hence my post.

I simply want to remove all traces of SQL Server 2005 Express from my machine before I Install the SP2 Advanced version.

I need some real help, not more download options that are not identified.

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hi,

I do understand your comprehensible irritation, but often comes you can not completely remove a piece of software.. my advice is to fix the Native Client component, as it often causes problems when installing SQL Server as well..

the provided link i not "not identified" as it is a supported and well known Microsoft link to a Microsoft released package.. it's then up to you..

with kind regards