SQL Search Not Showing up in SSMS v17.9

fletcherd

Hello -

SQL Search 3.2 is Not Showing up in SSMS v17.9. I did have SQL Search Installed and working on SSMS for SQL Server 16.

Here is a log of events showing where the issue arose. 

Log of Events:

1. I had to uninstall SSMS for SQL Server 16 for another reason.

2. I then installed SSMS v17.9.

3. I tried installing SQL Search 3.2 and the installer stated "this version of the product was "already installed".

4. I went to "Program and Features - Uninstall ", but there was no selection for SQL Search 3.2.

6. I searched your blog and but could not find a reason or fix, Many threads on it but none seemed to apply.

7. So, I uninstalled, all RedGate SQL Toolbelt Essentials. Then got latest off your site as of 10/23/2018, and reinstalled all RedGate SQL Toolbelt Essentials. Thought maybe it was related... These do show up and work.

Any insight on how to remedy this is appreciated.

Thank you,

fletcherd

Victoria W

Hi @fletcherd

This can sometimes be fixed by repairing the SIP Framework installation:

1. Open Programs and Features

2. Right-click SSMS Integration Pack Framework 1 and select Repair

If this doesn't fix the problem can you please try to uninstall using this free tool?
https://www.revouninstaller.com/revo_uninstaller_free_download.html

After SQL Search is uninstalled, please try to install again using this installer (make sure that SSMS is closed while you install):
ftp://support.red-gate.com/patches/SQLSearch/23May2018/SQLSearch.exe 

fletcherd

Victoria -

Thank you and that worked great. 

I did get the pro-trial version of the uninstaller. 

I did a Forced Uninstall...

I did have to manually search for the SQL Search File Path First. and give this to the Uninstaller.

Thx, Fletch

PS - I will try and attached KEY screenshots below....

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petersnm

fletcherd/Victoria - solution worked.  Thank you a million times over.