Uninstall and then Reinstall SQL Server 2005

[katekis]

I need to uninstall SQL Server 2005 and then reinstall the program.

Our current SQL Server has many databases I want retain once I have reinstalled SQL Server.

I am assuming the uninstall will not delete my database files????

I currently have the SQL Server program and the databases all installed on the same drive (e. When I reinstall I want to put the Program on (c:\) and keep my database files on e:\.

Any additional tips and warnings on my uninstall/reinstall process is greatly appreciated. I have have installed SQL Server many times in the past but I have never uninstalled and then reinstalled SQL Server. I am worried about issues.

 

[djj55]

Assume the uninstall will delete any attached databases.

djj
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[SQLBill]

Back up all the databases you want to keep.
Uninstall SQL Server.
Install SQL Server.
Restore the databases.

-SQLBill

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