I have SBS 2008 and am trying to install some software that requires SQL Express 2005 (it installs it as part of the software installation) but fails with this error:

Cannot install SQL Express Server or the current one does not work properly

and then the installer closes. I think SQL is installed by default with SBS so do I need to configure it in any way?

TIA

What software are you installing? I haven't done much with SQL on SBS 2008 yet but I'd start by trying to create a new SQL instance by hand (installation should be on the installation CD if you have one) or download it from the Microsoft web site.

Dave

It's Maximizer CRM 10 but I've sussed it out now. The SQL Express included is 32bit and I have a 64bit server. I created a new instance called MAXIMIZER with the 64bit version and now it's installed OK.

Thanks for pointing me in the right direction

Hello,
It's really good post i like it
but i don't have any idea about SQL error
so i can't help you
Thanks

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