How do i know how many instances of SQL SERVER are installed on my computer?

Question

Hi How do i know how many instances of SQL SERVER are installed on my computer? And how to delete them? plzzzzz help

Ananya Suhas · Answer

Hi Yes i did as you said but its not working.

Shankey · Answer

have you typed sqlcmd -L cmd in windows>>run

Ananya Suhas · Answer

Hi That command does not work for me.. I have SQL SERVER 2005 installed..

Shankey · Answer

Hi ananya To delete you can refer following link http://support.microsoft.com/kb/909967

Shankey · Answer

hi ananya Get list of sql instance go to command prompt and type in osql -L or sqlcmd -L. reference : http://blog.sqlauthority.com/2009/03/18/sql-server-find-all-servers-from-local-network-using-sqlcmd/

Sam Hobbs · Answer

Go to Control Panel | Programs and Features. Look for instances of Microsoft SQL Server there. You can also uninstall from there if you need to.