Can I remove SQL Server 2005 SP2 ?

On Jun 12, 11:38 am, "Peter" <P...@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> I have installed SP2 on a newly installed SQL Server 2005. Then I am aware
> that I have to install the Critical Update for SQL Server 2005 Service Pack
> 2.
> Unfortunately, I have tried MS Update and download the patch manually but
> the install of the critical update fails.
> I would like to know is it possible for me to remove the installed SP2 ?
> Then I will download the latest SP2 and get it installed on the server.
> Thanks
This should help!
http://blogs.msdn.com/psssql/archive/2007/04/06/post-sql-server-2005-service-pack-2-sp2-fixes-explained.aspx
John
On Jun 14, 9:25 am, "Peter" <P...@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> Dear John,
> Many thanks for your info. I have done a further research and found that we
> are not able to uninstall SQL Server 2005 SP2 after installation.
> I still have the same problem and most likely I have to install SQL Server
> 2005 again.
> Thanks
> Peter
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Hi
The article describes what you should upgrade if you installed the
first release of SP2, moving up to version 3159 would probably be the
best option.
John
|||On Jun 15, 10:55 am, "Peter" <P...@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> I attempt to uninstall SQL Server 2005 and it asks me to install .NET
> Framework 2.0. It is quite weird as it should have been installed during
> installation of SQL Server 2005.
> After installing .NET Framework 2.0, I am able to run the update
> successfully.
> Regards,
> Peter
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Hi
Maybe your .NET framework installation was currupted! You should not
have been able to install SQL Server 2005 in the first place if it
wasn't there.
John