On Fri, Aug 20, 2010 at 7:54 AM, Rafael Copquin <[email protected]> wrote: > My notebook came with Windows Vista (excuse my language). A short time > ago I purchased Windows 7 Home Premium and installed it with no > problems. The computer now works beautifully. > > Then I tried to install SQL Server Express 2008 with the Management > Studio console. Without it, SQL Server cannot be controlled, especially > for someone who is just starting his client server apps. > > There was no way that I could install any of the different versions of > SQL Server Express 2008, even though I downloaded and tried the one with > the SP1 as well. After the automatic check of the system, a sign pops up > telling me that this version is not compatible with W7. > > This is another example of how sloppyly MS treats us, especially when > they come up with a new thing that will "make life easier for the user". > The instructions are confusing and many times contradictory. Hove you > seen the installation notes? > > Is there anything special to be done that I am missing? Or should I > simply install SQL Server 2005 Express in sad resignation? ------------------------
<http://goneale.com/2009/05/24/cant-install-microsoft-sql-server-2008-management-studio-express/> Bottom has the FIX for you. Reverse the install of MS and then SQL Server Express. I don't use the express line of SQL server so I was not bit by this. -- Stephen Russell Sr. Production Systems Programmer CIMSgts 901.246-0159 cell _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[email protected] ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
