Mar 3, 2025 · This article describes how to uninstall a stand-alone instance of SQL Server, which also prepares the system so that you can reinstall SQL Server.

Dec 30, 2022 · Use these resources to uninstall an instance of SQL Server 2019 completely and prepare the system so that you can reinstall SQL Server.

Jul 27, 2024 · Uninstall SQL Server: In the program list, find the relevant items of Microsoft SQL Server (may include the main program, client components, etc.), right-click them and select …

Nov 11, 2025 · In Windows 10 and later versions, type Add or remove programs in the Windows search box. Find SQL Server Management Studio. Choose Uninstall. Repeat these steps for all versions of …

Jun 3, 2024 · You should stop the main SQL Service (not others) in order to completely uninstall it. Here are the steps to uninstall SQL Server cleanly, you can follow the steps below to resolve your issue:

Jul 23, 2025 · This article describes how to remove a Cumulative Update from a stand-alone instance of SQL Server.

Mar 16, 2023 · Before you uninstall your SQL Server, it is recommended that you stop all SQL Server services before you uninstall SQL Server components. Active connections will prevent successful …

Sep 15, 2023 · Uninstall an Existing Instance of SQL Server (Setup) - SQL Server This article describes how to uninstall a stand-alone instance of SQL Server, which also prepares the system so that you …

Feb 26, 2025 · I ended up uninstalling 2019, repairing and re-installing 2022 with the installation tool (which wasn't how it was originally installed - I used default which kept getting stuck), and everything …

Jun 20, 2023 · This step-by-step article describes how to uninstall the SQL Server Management Studio that is included with SQL Server 2014 and earlier versions of the product.