I checked Microsoft's site, and they did mention removing Sharepoint and deleting all content- from a virtual server. All other information stated that you can uninstall the program but this will leave files behind that can be reaccessed should you decide to reinstall...
On Tue, Jun 2, 2009 at 7:17 PM, Edward Crosby <[email protected]> wrote: > > Never mind. I see your version now. > > -- > Have a Better One, > Edward Crosby > http://www.edwardcrosby.com > Need computer help? > http://www.crossloop.com/EdwardCrosby > > > > > Which version of Sharepoint are you using? > > > > -- > > Have a Better One, > > Edward Crosby > > http://www.edwardcrosby.com > > Need computer help? > > http://www.crossloop.com/EdwardCrosby > > > >> > >> Sorry. I have no insight. I've only installed it once and do some > >> various > >> configurations every now and then, but I have no experience with > >> completely removing like you want short of rebuilding the OS. > >> I would say if you have Microsoft support, call them. Otherwise, posting > >> on Microsoft's support forum will be your best bet. I've used the forum > >> on > >> Microsoft's site many times in the past and have received some really > >> good > >> support from Microsoft's techs and some Non-Microsoft tech geniuses. > >> Good luck. > >> > >> -- > >> Have a Better One, > >> Edward Crosby > >> http://www.edwardcrosby.com > >> Need computer help? > >> http://www.crossloop.com/EdwardCrosby > >> > >>> > >>> I need to completely remove SharePoint from a windows 2003 server. I > >>> mean completely erase it. Not the usual delete the two keys in the > >>> registry for the uninstall and web extensions and delete the 12 folder > >>> and you're good. I mean gone! > >>> > >>> I've done the usually stuff from the Microsoft sites and SharePoint > >>> forums sites which provides a command line exe with flags to remove > >>> the local sql db. Then you have to pull registry keys like a sexual > >>> predator pulling female underwear from a neighbor's dresser just so > >>> the server doesn't freak out on you when it notices something > >>> missing. > >>> > >>> But I'm done being discreet and I need some heavy fire power here. I > >>> need to empty the drawer. Does anyone know of a sure-fire way to > >>> remove SharePoint WSS 3.0 from a server without rebuilding the entire > >>> OS? There has to be a script that will delete and unregister all the > >>> keys in the registry plus delete all directories. There has to be. I > >>> know some tech guru out there has run into the same problem and wrote > >>> it all up in a bat script somewhere, but heck I can't find it. Hoping > >>> others with different search skill sets than my own might have better > >>> fortune. > >>> > >>> I really like SP and it is very powerful. For a small to medium size > >>> operation it's the easiest way to build sites and functionality for > >>> users but HOLY FREAKING COW if you push one little check box or for > >>> crying out loud need to change your mind on the configuration this > >>> product will make you pay and pay dearly. > >>> > >>> Any insights or suggestions are most appreciated. > >>> Thanks. > >>> -Sterling > >>> > > >>> > >> > >> > >> > >> > > >> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "The Unique Geek" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/theuniquegeek?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
