Uninstall MSDE 1.0

[joji.ak]

Hi

I want to install a software which runs on sql server.
But when I am running the setup for that program, it shows an error message " MSDE 1.0 installed, please uninstall MSDE 1.0 to continue setup."
I tried to uninstall MSDE through add remove programs, but I was unable to find it in the installed programs list.
Then I checked it in add/remove windows components, but even there I couldn't find it.

I tried to find the uninstallation procedure for MSDE 1.0 through internet, but no luck

Is there any software available which will directly uninstall MSDE 1.0 ???

I am using Windows 7 Ultimate......

[A Guy]

Oddly enough MSDE 1.0 ([url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MSDE]Microsoft Data Engine) is apparently a part of SQL Server. It appears that this is an old version of SQL Server? Perhaps if you update, it will solve the problem? I found two articles you might read:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/ps5664/ps5669/products_tech_note09186a008021fdca.shtml

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc751338.aspx

I also found this:

There are two versions of SQL Server Desktop. The first version, Microsoft Data Engine (MSDE 1.0), came with Office 2000 Professional and Access 2000. The current version, SQL Server Desktop (MSDE 2000) comes with Office XP and Access XP.

http://www.techrepublic.com/article/installation-considerations-for-sql-server-desktop/5034825

A Guy

[leofelix]

try Microsoft Fix it
http://support.microsoft.com/mats/Program_Install_and_Uninstall/