Counters in PerfMon Disappear After Removing SQL Server (115786)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.1
This article was previously published under Q115786

SYMPTOMS

After you remove Microsoft SQL Server, the counters in Windows NT Performance Monitor may not be available.

CAUSE

This problem occurs when SQL Server is removed without using the SQL Server Setup option. If this procedure of removing SQL Server is not followed, Registry entries and calls to dynamic-link library files are not removed.

RESOLUTION

To avoid this problem, reinstall SQL Server and remove it through the SQL Server Setup option, as described on page 46 of the SQL Server "Configuration Guide."
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/4/2003
Keywords:kbenv KB115786
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