installing sql server express 2005

hi friends!!!

to install sql server express 2005, do i have to install the windows installer 3.0. when i run the setup, after extracting the files, there is a message displaying such that to continue installation, you need to install the windows installer 3.0.

is it so?

regards.,

sekar
Hi,

.Net 2 is enough to install SQL2005 Express. Refer the below link to know the installation requirements of SQL Expres.


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what is the OS on this box? This error is about Windows Installer not .net Framework. Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 and Windows XP Service Pack 2 both include Windows Installer 3.0. For all other operating systems, you must first download and install Windows Installer 3.0.

Madhu

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