can anyone pls help me in the uninstallation of exchange server 2007 fromdomain controller . it is a production based environment . So i have to do very carefully. pls provide a manual or prerequesites before uninstalling. no need to take the back up of exchange server . No users in that . Now we are not using . But the dc functionality is critical.thanks in advance.!!!

It should be pretty simple, just make sure that you don't have any Exchange settings configured as per below guide... How to remove Exchange 2007 from a computer http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=927464Amit Tank | MVP Exchange Server | MCITP: EMA | MCSA: M | http://ExchangeShare.WordPress.com

my comp is domain controller, is there any problem while uninstalling , means in any active directory users and computer objects

Nop, there shouldn't be any. It gives problem if you are demoting DC when Exchange is installed on it but your case is different, removing Exchange from DC which is supported and shouldn't be any problem...Amit Tank | MVP Exchange Server | MCITP: EMA | MCSA: M | http://ExchangeShare.WordPress.com

Amit are in online , giving quick answers..... my boss is asking for written documentation can pls send me a link for me!!!.

Link and method for uninstallation are same when it is installed on DC as well, which I gave... How to remove Exchange 2007 from a computer http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=927464 How to Completely Remove Exchange 2007 from a Server http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb123893.aspx Amit Tank | MVP Exchange Server | MCITP: EMA | MCSA: M | http://ExchangeShare.WordPress.com

Hii...today i tried to uninstall the exchange server. i uninstalled all client access role,hub trasport role but finally strucked in mail box role.I already told this exchange server is not properly configured that why i am trying to unistall.Before the uninstallation only the IIS is uninstalled ( I think we should not uninstall)!! But happenedd.unable to remove the replicas error is coming . I cant move the replicas to another server becauser there is no extra server . In serveral ways i tried to remove replicas . i am ready to create storage group and database file . But pls take off from this problem. Can any one tell how to uninstall exchange replicas, i read so many posts regarding this but none of them satisfied me/resolved my problem. i tried to solve the problem using "PFDAVAdmin" tool but because of IIS problem i am unable to strat the tool . Actually the storage groups are dummy inmy situation , no content , i have enough permission to change /create whatever in exchange . I have enough patience Pls help me......

Mailbox Server Role ......................... FAILED The public folder database "HYFQOQ\Second Storage Group\Public Folder Database" contains folder replicas. Before deleting the public folder database, remove the folders or move the replicas to another public folder database. For detailed instructions about how to remove a public folder database, see http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=81409.this is error i am getting

problem rectified by deleting the entries in the schema by using ADSI tool....

unable to remove the replicas error is coming . I cant move the replicas to another server becauser there is no extra server . If this is the only and last Exchange server in environment then you can remove the public folder with -RemoveLastAllowed parameter while uninstallation as explained in the kb927464. Get-PublicFolderDatabase | Remove-PublicFolderDatabase -RemoveLastAllowed Glad that it is uninstalled now...Amit Tank | MVP Exchange Server | MCITP: EMA | MCSA: M | http://ExchangeShare.WordPress.com