[dba-SQLServer] SQL 2005 Server Management Studio

If you are having trouble removing bits and pieces of an install made 
via the windows installer,
Locate and run the MS Windows Installer CleanUp Utility msicuu2.exe.
Some users have said they removed Symantec after faulty install and 
Visio without a necessary CD.
Here is a brief article on it and download URL
http://techrepublic.com.com/5100-10877_11-6030075.html?tag=nl.e064

Susan Harkins wrote:

>I feel the Express is just 'cripple-ware' and would recommend MySQL for
>small low cost jobs.
>
>===I had to reformat to get Management Studio to work, but now that I have
>all the pieces working, including VB Express, I have to tell you -- it is
>working great and I love it. The entire package brings a level of
>development to the little guy that I've never seen before. They can do a
>whole lot and never write a line of code -- VB Express does it all for them.
>
>
>I have to say I disagree unless MySQL has changed a lot. I haven't looked at
>it in a long time, so that's possible, but it was terribly difficult to use,
>just a few years ago. 
>
>Management Studio makes Express easy to manage. VB Express makes it easy to
>develop. 
>
>It's a winner even though I'm still mad at MS for putting us all through so
>much installation crap to get here. 
>
>Susan H. 
>
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Marty Connelly
Victoria, B.C.
Canada