I uninstalled the compact one I had, the SQL Studio, and desktop engine, not sure why I ever put it on in the first place, but I haven't rebooted yet. I hope I didn't mess that up. ----- Original Message ----- From: RicksPlace To: programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Saturday, May 22, 2010 5:27 AM Subject: UnInstalling Sql Server Warning Hi: If you are thinking of UnInstalling or Installing Sql Server be very careful! If you have a problem with UnInstlling this software, and it has to be done in a particular way or it won't work, you can make it almost impossible to ReInstall and in the worst case you might have to ReInstall the OS to get VS and Sql Server to work properly. Ask on list about uninstalling that puppy unless you know how to do it! Rick USA