Installing Sql Server 2005 Trial Software From Microsoft Website - Self Extracting Executable

Hello,

I'm trying to install sql server 2005 Trial software from the self-installing executable (X86 Executable) as I wait for my copy of the full version of SQL Server 2005.
Steps:
Click the X86 Executable link
When prompted, click Run SqlEval.exe.
After that is finished I (Excuse me if I don't have to exact terminology down) I clicked O.K. and the software evaluated the .exe and then prompted me to click the finish button. As soon as I clicked finish an error saying the file was corrupted halted everything.

Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Matt

The most likely answer is just what's reported: the file was corrupted, presumably during the download process. Download again, and I bet it will work.

Paul

Installing Sql Server 2005 Trial Software From Microsoft Website - Self Extracting Executable

Hello,

I'm trying to install sql server 2005 Trial software from the self-installing executable (X86 Executable) as I wait for my copy of the full version of SQL Server 2005.
Steps:
Click the X86 Executable link
When prompted, click Run SqlEval.exe.
After that is finished I (Excuse me if I don't have to exact terminology down) I clicked O.K. and the software evaluated the .exe and then prompted me to click the finish button. As soon as I clicked finish an error saying the file was corrupted halted everything.

Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Matt

The most likely answer is just what's reported: the file was corrupted, presumably during the download process. Download again, and I bet it will work.

Paul

installing sql 2005 management studio express on 2nd hard drive

Hi,

I've downloaded the sql server 2005 management studio express executable to my second hard drive, as there is no room on my main drive

However, when I try to install, the program shows me both drives, and shows that there is not enough room on my main drive, but it does not allow me to change the installation to my second drive.

I have previously installed the main sql express product to my second drive with visual studio. There's loads of room.

Can anyone give me a clue as to why this might be happening.

Thanks

John

I'm going to move this to the Setup forum.

- Mike