SQL Server cumulative updates cannot be uninstalled through Control Panel. You must:
Most SQL Server CUs are permanent. Plan accordingly.
Open Command Prompt as Administrator:
SP64825EXE /x:C:\temp\sqlpatch
This unpacks the contents (.msp, .cab, .xml files) without changing your system.
Instead of using a mysterious SP64825EXE, get the official 2021 cumulative update: sp64825exe 2021
Search for these KB numbers on the Microsoft Update Catalog.
Title: Technical Analysis and Security Overview of sp64825.exe (HP Recovery Manager Update 2021) SQL Server cumulative updates cannot be uninstalled through
Abstract
This paper provides a comprehensive technical analysis of the file identified as sp64825.exe. This executable is a software package released by HP Inc. in 2021, serving as a critical update for the HP Recovery Manager software. This document details the file's purpose, digital authentication, installation behavior, common user issues encountered in 2021, and security validation to distinguish it from malicious software. Most SQL Server CUs are permanent