Microsoft KB Archive/816629

= Cannot remove SQL Server CE Server Tools from a computer running Windows Server 2003 =

Article ID: 816629

Article Last Modified on 9/9/2005

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Windows CE Edition 2.0, when used with:
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition (32-bit x86)

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SYMPTOMS
If you try to remove SQL Server CE 2.0 Server Tools from a computer that is running Windows Server 2003, the server tools are not removed, and you receive the following error message:

Fatal error during installation.

Additionally, if you try to upgrade SQL Server CE 2.0 Server Tools by clicking Remove SQL Server CE Server Tools in the Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Windows CE Edition 2.0 Wizard, the upgrade is not successful, and you receive the following error message:

Installation Incomplete

Note The Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Windows CE Edition 2.0 Wizard is the upgrade wizard.



WORKAROUND
To work around the problem, create a SQL Server CE virtual directory. To do so, follow these steps:
 * 1) Click Start, point to Programs, point to Microsoft SQL Server CE 2.0, and then click Configure Connectivity Support in IIS.
 * 2) In the right pane of the SQL Server CE Connectivity Management window, double-click Create a Virtual Directory.
 * 3) Follow the instructions in the Virtual Directory Creation Wizard to create the SQL Server CE virtual directory.

