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byoung2650
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 Posted - 2008-10-28 : 09:53:58
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| Can someone tell me why SQL Server 2005 is on my computer? I don't know what it is or even what it is used for? Can I delete it or is it used in conjunction with another program.SQL was downloaded on my computer through MS automatic updates.Thanks in advance for your assistance.Brian. |
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visakh16
Very Important crosS Applying yaK Herder
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Posted - 2008-10-28 : 10:07:43
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| nope sql server wont be downloaded by automatic updates. Its seems like somebody else has instaled it. SQL Server is a db engine which you can use for creating databases to store data. Is it your personal computer or official pc? |
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NeilG
Aged Yak Warrior
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Posted - 2008-10-28 : 10:07:45
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| I can't see SQL Server being downloaded through an ms update, it must have been installed on there, does it say which version it is |
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hanbingl
Aged Yak Warrior
652 Posts |
Posted - 2008-10-28 : 10:11:52
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| do your network admins push software on ppl's computer?? |
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byoung2650
Starting Member
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Posted - 2008-10-28 : 10:19:37
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| It is personal computer but I use it for work also. I am connected through our Citrix server though.It does not say what vesion that it is.It just says: Microsoft SQL Server 2005.When I open it I have the following options:Config ToolsConfig MgrSQL server error & usage reportingSurface area configThanks.Brian |
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hanbingl
Aged Yak Warrior
652 Posts |
Posted - 2008-10-28 : 10:22:51
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| I see. It is required for some software. Which major app did you recently install? |
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byoung2650
Starting Member
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Posted - 2008-10-28 : 10:26:11
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| The last software I loaded was TurboCAD and I also upgraded my MS office small business package. |
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hanbingl
Aged Yak Warrior
652 Posts |
Posted - 2008-10-28 : 10:32:11
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| Yup, the new MS Office requires SQL Server to be installed. |
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byoung2650
Starting Member
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Posted - 2008-10-28 : 10:36:15
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| Thanks. I found the version under add/remove: it says compact edition |
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hanbingl
Aged Yak Warrior
652 Posts |
Posted - 2008-10-28 : 10:37:04
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| Don't worry about it :D its not a virus. |
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