Uninstall SQL Server 2005 Express Tools to continue, but…
July 17th, 2010
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If you try to install SQL Server 2008 R2 Express Edition you might get into the following error:
“The SQL Server 2005 Express Tools are installed. To continue, remove the SQL Server 2005 Express Tools.”
You say ok, that’s easy! You popup control panel, head to Uninstall Program and search for SQL Server 2005 Express Tools but nothing there…
Omg how should I continue now? 
Don’t worry here is a quick fix:
- Hit Start Menu and at the Search Field type “regedit” (The Registry Editor should be open now.)
- Search for HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Microsoft SQL Server\90
- While you are there select the folder 90 and delete it.
This will allow you to continue the installation wizard.