Installing SQL Server Express

I have tried in vain to install the SQL Server Express on my PC. I have
follow the instructions for uninstalling old version and read the
instructions. I run the build uninstall wizard and it removes the old stuff
(including 2.0 framework) and I run the install and it requires the 2.0
framework to install. I am in a vicious cycle. In my add/remove programs
there are no 2005 programs listed period. Any help would be appreicated. I
am running 2.0.5.0215 of the framework and this is the first install of 2005
SQL server that I am aware of.
JohnSince SQL 2005 is still in beta, you'll want to post this in the Community
Newsgroups:
http://communities.microsoft.com/ne...lcid=us

--Brian
(Please reply to the newsgroups only.)
"john wright" <riley_wright@.hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>I have tried in vain to install the SQL Server Express on my PC. I have
>follow the instructions for uninstalling old version and read the
>instructions. I run the build uninstall wizard and it removes the old
>stuff (including 2.0 framework) and I run the install and it requires the
>2.0 framework to install. I am in a vicious cycle. In my add/remove
>programs there are no 2005 programs listed period. Any help would be
>appreicated. I am running 2.0.5.0215 of the framework and this is the
>first install of 2005 SQL server that I am aware of.
> John
>sql