sql uninstallation problem in windows 8

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I am using SqlDataSourceEnumerator.Instance.GetDataSources() to find if sql instance is installed in my machine or not.

I have installed sql server 2008 in my machine,then uninstalled completely,and it didn't show any error.

SqlDataSourceEnumerator.Instance.GetDataSources() works perfectly in windows 7 or xp to check if sql installed or not.

But when I install and then uninstall sql in windows 8,the code all time returning the instance what was previously installed.
I've checked registry as well as programfiles.Sql is nowhere.

Where is the problem?

Posted 10-Oct-14 4:28am

souvikcode

Updated 14-Oct-14 21:06pm

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[no name] 15-Oct-14 7:07am

This has nothing to with programming. You can get support for SQL Server issues from Microsoft, http://support2.microsoft.com/ph/1044/hr

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Solution 1

Uninstallation failed.
Please read this: How to: Uninstall an Existing Instance of SQL Server (Setup)[^]. Go to the bottom of page and read the "See also" section and the comments to the article.

Posted 10-Oct-14 6:25am

Maciej Los

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souvikcode 11-Oct-14 7:39am

I have uninstalled in correct way.It has no problem with xp and windows 7.So why is it creating problem in win 8?

Maciej Los 11-Oct-14 8:33am

No. Uninstallation failed. Follow the links and find out.

souvikcode 15-Oct-14 3:07am

No uninstallation succeed.If it didn't show any error then how to know uninstallation failed.I removed sqlserver folder from program files as well as in registry sql server is not listed.So how did you say uninstallation failed?

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souvikcode · Accepted Answer · 2014-10-16T00:00:00

Solution 2

It is solved.The answer is same as another question I have created on this topic.

Posted 16-Oct-14 0:00am

souvikcode