Cannot remove SQL Server CE Server Tools from a computer running Windows Server 2003 (816629)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Windows CE Edition 2.0, when used with:
    • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition

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.

REFERENCES

For additional information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

325806 HOW TO: Use the SQL Server CE Connectivity Management Utility

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:9/9/2005
Keywords:kbUpgrade kbsetup kberrmsg kbprb KB816629 kbAudDeveloper
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