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 Uninstalling SQL 2005 sp3

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swekik
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Posted - 2009-01-06 : 13:45:30
I installed sp3 today,but some reason we want to uninstall the SP3. When i checked from add/remove programs - "I found This Update cannot be removed" .

Why i am not able to uninstall the sp3 ?

tkizer
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Posted - 2009-01-06 : 13:48:02
You can't uninstall a service pack. You'll need to reinstall SQL Server.

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swekik
Posting Yak Master

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Posted - 2009-01-06 : 13:53:10
Thanks Tara.
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swekik
Posting Yak Master

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Posted - 2009-01-06 : 13:54:10
Do any body know the bugs in SP3?
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tkizer
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Posted - 2009-01-06 : 13:54:30
You're welcome. Sorry the answer wasn't easier. It's a major pain.

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tkizer
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Posted - 2009-01-06 : 13:55:17
quote:
Originally posted by swekik

Do any body know the bugs in SP3?



Well SP3 already has cumulative update package 1. You can get the bug fixes and security fixes list from the Microsoft site.

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