JimK wrote:
> I unistalled an MSDE instance no problem, then ran my usual install, but it
> stopped and froze my laptop.
> I had to end-task the install and re-boot. When I went to reinstall it
> keeps in failing. I tried to reinstall as a different instance and still
> fails. I checked the log and it says 'Suspended Install detected' and
> replaced my new parms with the old parms from the first install.
>
> I can't find any information in the net regarding suspended installs and how
> the installer determines this.
> I would like to remove this suspended install so I can start a fresh
> install.
>
> I've cleared out the registry of any entries that mention the instance and
> MSSQLServer, I did not go as far to uninstall Enterprise Manager so the
> Microsoft SQL Server registry entries are still there.
>
> Can anybody provide some information on what I can do to remove this
> 'Suspended Install'?
>
> Thanks for any help.
>
> Jim
>