MSSQL Decommission Instance
It is recommended to stop MS SQL services and leave them not running for at least one week before decommissioning the server.
Stop Services
Stop Services
Get-Service -Name *SQL*
Stop-Service -Name *SQL* -Force
Alternatively, use the Services GUI (see right)
Uninstall
Uninstall
Show-ControlPanelItem 'Programs and Features'
You may need to repeat the process for "Microsoft SQL Server 2009 Native Client" and "Microsoft SQL Server Compact 3.5 SP1 English"
Bibliography
Bibliography
http://henkhoogendoorn.blogspot.com/2013/01/how-to-remove-instance-on-sql-server.htmlhttps://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/sql-server/install/uninstall-an-existing-instance-of-sql-server-setuphttps://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/scripting/samples/managing-services?view=powershell-7.1https://communary.net/2014/11/28/quick-tip-accessing-the-control-panel-from-powershell/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/sql/sql-server-2008/ms143412(v=sql.100)