Microsoft KB Archive/200117

= INF: Not Possible to Remove Optional Components of SQL Server =

Article ID: 200117

Article Last Modified on 10/17/2003

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q200117



SUMMARY
In Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 and 2000, there is no option available that allows you to remove optional components. If you choose to install optional components, such as "Development Tools" or "Full Text" search, you do not have a way to individually remove the components.



MORE INFORMATION
If you select the Uninstall option in the SQL Server setup, all of the SQL Server components are removed. The installation process of SQL Server allows for one of the following methods:
 * Typical
 * Custom
 * Minimal

Based on the type of installation you choose, optional components are installed. The optional components include:
 * Server components
 * Management tools
 * Client connectivity
 * SQL Server Books Online
 * Development tools

Although it is possible to selectively install individual components at different points in time, it is not possible to selectively remove those components.

Additional query words: uninstall optional components

Keywords: kbinfo KB200117

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