Public folder database hopelessly gone. I just want to create a new one. SBS2011, Exchange 2010

I have a client with SBS2011.  They have a corrupted Public Folder Database which cannot be repaired. I don't need any data. Is there a way to delete it (when I try to, it talks about selecting a different server, I only have the one sbs2011). I just
want to create a new fresh one.
When I try to create a new one, I am told I can only have one.
Help!

Hi,
If you are trying to remove Public folder database from ADSIEdit, please back up the folder, just in case.
Or you can also try to remove Public folder database with this command
Get-PublicFolder -Server <ServerName> "\Non_Ipm_Subtree" -Recurse -ResultSize:Unlimited | Remove-PublicFolder -Server <ServerName>  -Recurse -ErrorAction:SilentlyContinue
Replace <ServerName> with the name of your server.
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