Overview
When SixBit is installed, it creates its own SQL Server 2022 instance named SIXBITDBSERVER. This means you can safely uninstall it without affecting other SQL Server instances on your machine.
Saving a Backup (Pre-Uninstall)
Before uninstalling, back up your data. You can either:
- Create a backup through SixBit's Application Menu | Manage button, or
- Manually copy the database files (SixBit.MDF and SixBit_Log.LDF) from C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL16.SIXBITDBSERVER\MSSQL\DATA
Pre-Requisite: Uninstall SixBit First
You must uninstall SixBit eCommerce Solution before removing SQL Server. Access this through Windows Control Panel's Add/Remove Programs or Uninstall a program option, then follow the prompts.
Uninstalling SQL Server
1. Open Control Panel and select Add/Remove Programs
2. Find Microsoft SQL Server 2022 (or your version)
3. Right-click and choose Uninstall/Change
4. Click Remove when prompted
5. Select SIXBITDBSERVER as the instance to remove
6. Check Database Engine Services and click Next
7. Click through the remaining prompts to complete uninstallation
Data Cleanup
Delete the remaining database files from C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL16.SIXBITDBSERVER\MSSQL\DATA
Registry Cleanup
1. Search for regedit in the Windows Start menu and open it
2. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE | Software | Microsoft | Microsoft SQL Server
3. If a SIXBITDBSERVER folder exists, right-click and delete it
