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Unable to remove or reinstall SQL Search

I am unable to either remove or reinstall the SQL Search.

Pre-condition:
1. Removed previous version of SSMS
2. Installed newer version of SSMS (18.1)
3. Tried upgrading or removing SQL Search
4. Displays error
  • When removing it displays:
Fatal error during installation.
  • When Reinstalling the latest SQL Search (3.2.7.2379)
ERROR MsiUiHandler - MSI reported an error: Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 2012, 2014, 2016 or 2017 required

Kindly help resolve the issue or share how can i enable the SQL Search in SSMS.

Thanks for the help.

EzeRedgate
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5 comments

  • Victoria W
    Hi @EzeRedgate

    Please can you try uninstalling SQL Search using this tool:
    https://www.revouninstaller.com/revo_uninstaller_free_download.htm

    Then reinstall the latest version:
    ftp://support.red-gate.com/patches/SQLSearch/31May2019/SQLSearch.exe 
    Victoria W
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  • EzeRedgate
    Thanks the solution provided by Victoria W worked!
    EzeRedgate
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  • gspies
    The only way I could let it reinstall after using add/remove app to install it to a different SSMS was to delete every registry key (using regedit32) with the values "SQL Search" in it. This was 11 main keys
    gspies
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  • Dotnettex
    Sloppy!! Very Very Sloppy!! Seems we're back to the issue of uninstalling SSMS BEFORE we uninstall SQL Search and SSMS Integration Pack, as I am having this issue where I cannot re-install them now (as it claims they are already installed)... I expect better uninstall scripts from a company like Red Gate. Especially with the price they charge for their tools!

    So now I too will have to manually edit the registry because some developer didn't do their due diligence!
    Dotnettex
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  • Victoria W
    Hi @gspies

    I'm very sorry for the inconvenience this caused you.

    It's a solution that has helped customers before which is why I suggested it but as it's causing problems with SSMS installations I have raised it with the development team for review.

    @Dotnettex I will raise a support ticket for you now and we'll look into your issue further.
    Victoria W
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