"childofthe1980s" wrote:

> Hello:
>
> I have uninstalled SQL Server 2005 Studio Express Edition so that I could
> install SQL Server 2005 Management studio on this server.
> 
> When I try to install the Studio, I get the following error message:
> 
> A component that you have specified in the ADD_LOCAL property is already
> installed.  To upgrade to the existing component, refer to the template.ini
> and set the UPGRADE property to the name fo the component.
> 
> Any ideas on how to get the Express Edition truly uninstalled so that I can
> get the 2005 Studio on there?
>
> Thanks!
>
> childofthe1980s