SQL Server SP3 was not correctly installed


hi,


i running windows server 2003 x64 , ms sql server 2005 enterpreis edition x64.
there several local disks on server of sql: С:\ , x:\ ...
the sql server installed on c:\program files\microsoft sql server\

the sp3 installed on sql server using wsus.
recently have found out there folder on disk x:\ (x:\596166c4744e026ff11d) lot of files , folders "hotfixsql", "hotfixdts" etc.
i have tried remove folder got error message:
cannot delete sqlrun_tools: access denied. make sure disk not full or write-protected , file not in use.
in file x:\596166c4744e026ff11d\1033\eula.txt have found following info:
microsoft sql server 2005 service pack 3

so these hotfixes have sql server.

i have move disc x:\ can not because of these strange files...

but why these files not on disk c:\?
and why necessary sql server?

please me..


thank time
evgeniya

evgeniya, folder left on sql service pack 3 installation. it's owned system account, explain inability remove standard admin account.

the files on drive x:\ because it's practice of windows installer unpack installation packages on the logical volume free space.
drive x:\, not drive c:\.

have tried taking ownership of folder? if you're able take ownership of root folder , subfolders/files, should able delete it.


lawrence garvin, m.s., mcitp:ea, mcdba
principal/cto, onsite technology solutions, houston, texas
microsoft mvp - software distribution (2005-2009)


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