SQL Server 2005 Express Edition Installation Problem
May 26, 2007
When i go to install sql server express edition, i get an error saying: "TITLE: Microsoft SQL Server Setup
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SQL Server Setup is running under an account that does not have write permissions for the path C:Program FilesMicrosoft SQL Server90Shared. To proceed, grant the current user account write access to the directory, or login with an administrator account, then run SQL Server Setup again.
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I cannot find any solutions online can someone please help?
I have installed sql server 2005 express edition in my PC. Due to some reason i have uninstalled it. Again when i try to install the same, i am not getting the sql server management studio, Business Intellingence. Only configuration tools menu is available in the Programs Menu. I have tried installing several times. But still i am not getting the sql server management studio, Business Intellingence. Pls tell me what is the reason? Pls explain me the correct steps. Thanx for the help
While installing SQL server 2005 Express edition following message is encountered every time I have tried. My system(PC) meets all the pre-requisites.
TITLE: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Setup ------------------------------
setup.exe - Unable to Locate Component.
"This application has failed to start because XOLEHLP.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem"
Failed to load SqlSpars.dll ------------------------------
I had tried to install lot of time. Also I had followed all the steps to manually uninstall the software. And again tried to install it. Still I am getting same error message.
Am I installing correct installatoin file????
or something else is required to be installed/configured as pre-requisites.
During installation, I get a warning message that the hardware doesn't meet minimum requirement. But I'm running it on a laptop with 30 gigs of free space and running Windows XP home edition.
When I click on install anyway, I end up getting an error message that I need a "sqlncli.msi" file that can't be found.
Could it be because I have both 2.0 NET and 3.0 NET installed?
Thanks in advance for your help.
System Configuration Check
- WMI Service Requirement (Success)
Messages
WMI Service Requirement
Check Passed
- MSXML Requirement (Success)
Messages
MSXML Requirement
Check Passed
- Operating System Minimum Level Requirement (Success)
Messages
Operating System Minimum Level Requirement
Check Passed
- Operating System Service Pack Level Requirement. (Success)
Messages
Operating System Service Pack Level Requirement.
Check Passed
- SQL Server Edition Operating System Compatibility (Success)
Messages
SQL Server Edition Operating System Compatibility
Check Passed
- Minimum Hardware Requirement (Warning)
Messages
Minimum Hardware Requirement
The current system does not meet the recommended hardware requirements for this SQL Server release. For detailed hardware and software requirements, see the readme file or SQL Server Books Online.
Im encountering yet another problem in Vista(Vista Home Premium). I have turned on all IIS features from control panel. When I open http://localhost it gives the error HTTP Error 404.4 - Not Found
Description: The resource you are looking for does not have a handler associated with it
How should i resolve this?
Also, when I try to install SQL server 2005 express edition, it gives the warning that IIS is not installed, though I have installed all the features and it is running.
I have been struggling for the past one week, just to install SQL server on vista!
I'm trying to install SQL 2005 Express Edition in a PC running Windows XP Proffesional Edition SP2. I have .Net Framework 2.0 properly installed. I downloaded the software but setup is not working. This is the log registering the problem:
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Setup beginning at Wed Sep 12 07:51:27 2007 Process ID : 2796 f:dc17aef5dcc0f0613f2745378bsetup.exe Version: 2005.90.1399.0 Running: LoadResourcesAction at: 2007/8/12 7:51:26 Complete: LoadResourcesAction at: 2007/8/12 7:51:26, returned true Running: ParseBootstrapOptionsAction at: 2007/8/12 7:51:26 Loaded DLL:f:dc17aef5dcc0f0613f2745378bxmlrw.dll Version:2.0.3604.0 Complete: ParseBootstrapOptionsAction at: 2007/8/12 7:51:27, returned false Error: Action "ParseBootstrapOptionsAction" failed during execution. Error information reported during run: Could not parse command line due to datastore exception. Source File Name: utillibpersisthelpers.cpp Compiler Timestamp: Fri Jul 29 01:13:55 2005 Function Name: writeEncryptedString Source Line Number: 124 ---------------------------------------------------------- writeEncryptedString() failed Source File Name: utillibpersisthelpers.cpp Compiler Timestamp: Fri Jul 29 01:13:55 2005 Function Name: writeEncryptedString Source Line Number: 123 ---------------------------------------------------------- Error Code: 0x80070002 (2) Windows Error Text: El sistema no puede hallar el archivo especificado. Source File Name: cryptohelpercryptsameusersamemachine.cpp Compiler Timestamp: Mon Jun 13 14:30:00 2005 Function Name: sqls::CryptSameUserSameMachine:rotectData Source Line Number: 50 2 Could not skip Component update due to datastore exception. Source File Name: datastorecachedpropertycollection.cpp Compiler Timestamp: Fri Jul 29 01:13:49 2005 Function Name: CachedPropertyCollection::findProperty Source Line Number: 130 ---------------------------------------------------------- Failed to find property "InstallMediaPath" {"SetupBootstrapOptionsScope", "", "2796"} in cache Source File Name: datastorepropertycollection.cpp Compiler Timestamp: Fri Jul 29 01:13:50 2005 Function Name: SetupBootstrapOptionsScope.InstallMediaPath Source Line Number: 44 ---------------------------------------------------------- No collector registered for scope: "SetupBootstrapOptionsScope" Running: ValidateWinNTAction at: 2007/8/12 7:51:27 Complete: ValidateWinNTAction at: 2007/8/12 7:51:27, returned true Running: ValidateMinOSAction at: 2007/8/12 7:51:27 Complete: ValidateMinOSAction at: 2007/8/12 7:51:27, returned true Running: PerformSCCAction at: 2007/8/12 7:51:27 Complete: PerformSCCAction at: 2007/8/12 7:51:27, returned true Running: ActivateLoggingAction at: 2007/8/12 7:51:27 Error: Action "ActivateLoggingAction" threw an exception during execution. Error information reported during run: Datastore exception while trying to write logging properties. Source File Name: datastorecachedpropertycollection.cpp Compiler Timestamp: Fri Jul 29 01:13:49 2005 Function Name: CachedPropertyCollection::findProperty Source Line Number: 130 ---------------------------------------------------------- Failed to find property "primaryLogFiles" {"SetupStateScope", "", ""} in cache Source File Name: datastorepropertycollection.cpp Compiler Timestamp: Fri Jul 29 01:13:50 2005 Function Name: SetupStateScope.primaryLogFiles Source Line Number: 44 ---------------------------------------------------------- No collector registered for scope: "SetupStateScope" 00E3CFC4Unable to proceed with setup, there was a command line parsing error. : 2 Error Code: 0x80070002 (2) Windows Error Text: El sistema no puede hallar el archivo especificado. Source File Name: datastorepropertycollection.cpp Compiler Timestamp: Fri Jul 29 01:13:50 2005 Function Name: SetupBootstrapOptionsScope.InstallMediaPath Source Line Number: 44 Class not registered. Failed to create CAB file due to datastore exception Source File Name: datastorecachedpropertycollection.cpp Compiler Timestamp: Fri Jul 29 01:13:49 2005 Function Name: CachedPropertyCollection::findProperty Source Line Number: 130 ---------------------------------------------------------- Failed to find property "HostSetup" {"SetupBootstrapOptionsScope", "", "2796"} in cache Source File Name: datastorepropertycollection.cpp Compiler Timestamp: Fri Jul 29 01:13:50 2005 Function Name: SetupBootstrapOptionsScope.HostSetup Source Line Number: 44 ---------------------------------------------------------- No collector registered for scope: "SetupBootstrapOptionsScope" Message pump returning: 2
I don't understand why this is happening and any help is appreciated (I don't wan't to install MySQL!!!!). Thanks.
I have Windows Vista, and I am tryed to install SQL Server I downloaded from MSDN. I tried both Express and Developers Edition but both give me this error when trying to install SQL Database Services
TITLE: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Setup ------------------------------
SQL Server Setup Failed to compile the Managed Object Format (MOF) file c:Program FilesMicrosoft SQL Server90Sharedsqlmgmproviderxpsp2up.mof. To proceed, see "Troubleshooting an Installation of SQL Server 2005" or "How to: View SQL Server 2005 Setup Log Files" in SQL Server 2005 Setup Help documentation.
For help, click: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink?LinkID=20476&ProdName=Microsoft+SQL+Server&ProdVer=9.00.1399.06&EvtSrc=setup.rll&EvtID=29513&EvtType=sqlca%5csqlmofca.cpp%40Do_sqlMofcomp%40Do_sqlMofcomp%40x7349
Of course the help link is useless, sure looks purdy though.
Anything you folks out there on WWW can do to help will be appreciated. Please put your posts in English. By that I mean I am not that good with computers when it comes to troubleshooting so keep the technical stuff short and sweet.
I've installed Visual Basic 2005 express edition & tried to connect to SQL Server 2005 express edition. I noticed that VB2005 Express Edition doesn't have any OLEDB provider for SQL Server. The only OLEDB Provider is for M.Access. Is this correct? if so, what should i do if i want to connect SQL Server 2005 express edition with VB2005 express edition by using OLEDB connection type?
I really appreciate any respond from you guys.. Thank's and waiting for the good news..
Hi I have Visual Studio 2005 with SP1 installed, and I want to install the Management Studio. I tried many times installing that and I always got the same problem, which is when I try to create a database in VS I just don’t get trough as I used to. A message appears saying that I’ve to enable some estance. So to resolve the problem I saw if is everything ok with the SQL Server, which seemed to be fine, but I couldn’t start the Report service. Now I just formatted the computer and I’m afraid to happen all over again. May be the version with only the Management would be fine, I don’t know if it adds something beside of that.
Hi I have Visual Studio 2005 with SP1 installed, and I want to install the Management Studio. I tried many times installing that and I always got the same problem, which is when I try to create a database in VS I just don€™t get trough as I used to. A message appears saying that I€™ve to enable some estance. So to resolve the problem I saw if is everything ok with the SQL Server, which seemed to be fine, but I couldn€™t start the Report service. Now I just formatted the computer and I€™m afraid to happen all over again. May be the version with only the Management would be fine, I don€™t know if it adds something beside of that.
The min reqt olny says Windows XP Service Pack 2. So, whether it is Pro or Home I assume this Edition will run. MY system is XP Home SP2 with 2GB RAM and Dual Core Intel Processor. Is this the problem? There is no error displayed on the summary.txt and I do not know how to read the log file. Pls help... Or do I need to upgrade to XP Pro?
This is the log file details:
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Setup beginning at Wed Aug 08 17:15:25 2007 Process ID : 3956 c:d9bc063efa643d3b71e3setup.exe Version: 2005.90.1399.0 Running: LoadResourcesAction at: 2007/7/8 17:15:24 Complete: LoadResourcesAction at: 2007/7/8 17:15:24, returned true Running: ParseBootstrapOptionsAction at: 2007/7/8 17:15:24 Loaded DLL:c:d9bc063efa643d3b71e3xmlrw.dll Version:2.0.3604.0 Complete: ParseBootstrapOptionsAction at: 2007/7/8 17:15:25, returned false Error: Action "ParseBootstrapOptionsAction" failed during execution. Error information reported during run: Could not parse command line due to datastore exception. Source File Name: utillibpersisthelpers.cpp Compiler Timestamp: Fri Jul 29 01:13:55 2005 Function Name: writeEncryptedString Source Line Number: 124 ---------------------------------------------------------- writeEncryptedString() failed Source File Name: utillibpersisthelpers.cpp Compiler Timestamp: Fri Jul 29 01:13:55 2005 Function Name: writeEncryptedString Source Line Number: 123 ---------------------------------------------------------- Error Code: 0x80070002 (2) Windows Error Text: The system cannot find the file specified. Source File Name: cryptohelpercryptsameusersamemachine.cpp Compiler Timestamp: Mon Jun 13 14:30:00 2005 Function Name: sqls::CryptSameUserSameMachine:rotectData Source Line Number: 50 2 Could not skip Component update due to datastore exception. Source File Name: datastorecachedpropertycollection.cpp Compiler Timestamp: Fri Jul 29 01:13:49 2005 Function Name: CachedPropertyCollection::findProperty Source Line Number: 130 ---------------------------------------------------------- Failed to find property "InstallMediaPath" {"SetupBootstrapOptionsScope", "", "3956"} in cache Source File Name: datastorepropertycollection.cpp Compiler Timestamp: Fri Jul 29 01:13:50 2005 Function Name: SetupBootstrapOptionsScope.InstallMediaPath Source Line Number: 44 ---------------------------------------------------------- No collector registered for scope: "SetupBootstrapOptionsScope" Running: ValidateWinNTAction at: 2007/7/8 17:15:25 Complete: ValidateWinNTAction at: 2007/7/8 17:15:25, returned true Running: ValidateMinOSAction at: 2007/7/8 17:15:25 Complete: ValidateMinOSAction at: 2007/7/8 17:15:25, returned true Running: PerformSCCAction at: 2007/7/8 17:15:25 Complete: PerformSCCAction at: 2007/7/8 17:15:25, returned true Running: ActivateLoggingAction at: 2007/7/8 17:15:25 Error: Action "ActivateLoggingAction" threw an exception during execution. Error information reported during run: Datastore exception while trying to write logging properties. Source File Name: datastorecachedpropertycollection.cpp Compiler Timestamp: Fri Jul 29 01:13:49 2005 Function Name: CachedPropertyCollection::findProperty Source Line Number: 130 ---------------------------------------------------------- Failed to find property "primaryLogFiles" {"SetupStateScope", "", ""} in cache Source File Name: datastorepropertycollection.cpp Compiler Timestamp: Fri Jul 29 01:13:50 2005 Function Name: SetupStateScope.primaryLogFiles Source Line Number: 44 ---------------------------------------------------------- No collector registered for scope: "SetupStateScope" 02AFCFC4Unable to proceed with setup, there was a command line parsing error. : 2 Error Code: 0x80070002 (2) Windows Error Text: The system cannot find the file specified. Source File Name: datastorepropertycollection.cpp Compiler Timestamp: Fri Jul 29 01:13:50 2005 Function Name: SetupBootstrapOptionsScope.InstallMediaPath Source Line Number: 44 Class not registered. Failed to create CAB file due to datastore exception Source File Name: datastorecachedpropertycollection.cpp Compiler Timestamp: Fri Jul 29 01:13:49 2005 Function Name: CachedPropertyCollection::findProperty Source Line Number: 130 ---------------------------------------------------------- Failed to find property "HostSetup" {"SetupBootstrapOptionsScope", "", "3956"} in cache Source File Name: datastorepropertycollection.cpp Compiler Timestamp: Fri Jul 29 01:13:50 2005 Function Name: SetupBootstrapOptionsScope.HostSetup Source Line Number: 44 ---------------------------------------------------------- No collector registered for scope: "SetupBootstrapOptionsScope" Message pump returning: 2
I am trying to install SQL Express on Window Home XP and SCC is returning the following error:
The SQL Server Configuration Checker cannot b execute due to WMI configuration on the machine ..... Error 2147942405 (0X80070005).
I tried running the following batch file which I believe resolved the same issue that someone else raised earlier (though I am not sure whether the OS was Home XP)
Will upgrading from XP Home to XP Professional (academic version) help me install SQL express successfully>
The Batch file I ran looks like this:
FIXWMI.CMD ------------------------
@echo on cd /d c: emp if not exist %windir%system32wbem goto TryInstall cd /d %windir%system32wbem net stop winmgmt winmgmt /kill if exist Rep_bak rd Rep_bak /s /q rename Repository Rep_bak for %%i in (*.dll) do RegSvr32 -s %%i for %%i in (*.exe) do call :FixSrv %%i for %%i in (*.mof,*.mfl) do Mofcomp %%i net start winmgmt goto End
:FixSrv if /I (%1) == (wbemcntl.exe) goto SkipSrv if /I (%1) == (wbemtest.exe) goto SkipSrv if /I (%1) == (mofcomp.exe) goto SkipSrv %1 /RegServer
:SkipSrv goto End
:TryInstall if not exist wmicore.exe goto End wmicore /s net start winmgmt :End
I have been unable to create a replication from an SQL Server 2005 standard edition database to remote SQL Server 2005 Express Edition. The remote express edition is on a Virtual Private Server we are leasing from a hosting company. The name of the remote DB is similar to vs572.si-vs572.com. I can connect to this with SQL server authentication through Management Studio and also with SSIS. But, I have been unable to create a push subscription (I have tried a test push subscription with the same publication to a local SQL Express server here in our office and this works fine).
Here is the error message: SQL Server Replication requires the actual server name to make a connection to the server. Connections through server alias, IP address, or any other alternate name are not supported. Specify the actual server name, 'VS572SQLEXPRESS'.
The hosting company had originally installed a shared SQL server which would not support replication. They then installed SQL Express edition and I was hoping this would allow us to run a replication.
I tried to connect to VS572SQLEXPRESS with out any luck. I check the remote connections, made sure replication was installed, etc., but no luck.
Hello!M a newbie.. I just want to know, that wots the difference b/w SQL Server Standard Edition and Express Edition.?And can I use Visual Studio 2005 (Professional Edition) with SQL Server Express Edition.?
I am currently downloading the mega-sized files for SQL Server 2005 Express Edition and was wondering if I was going to be able to install it onto my workstation alongside the SQL Server 2005 Developer Edition? Was hoping someone could advise. I did browse for an answer, but have not come across it yet. I know I'll find out once my download is complete, but that could be awhile :)
Just placed the SQL Server 2005 - Developer Edition into my Drive...
I get prompted with the following options..
This DVD contains 32-bit (x86) and 64-bit versions of this edition of SQL Server 2005. Click the link that matches your environment to begin
x86-based operating systems
x64-based operating systems
Itanuim-based operating syystems
I'm new to SQL Server... I just need to start learning how to use it... because it is being used at work... Don't need the all the features installed, just the normal table and query for the moment...
I will be installing it on my PC... i
Microsoft Windows XP - Home Edition - Version 2 - Service Pack 2
My local Hard Drive remaining capacity is 12.6GB
External Hard Drive remaining capacity is 11.0GB
Tried looking everywhere for the answer... lol (even looked at YouTube for a simple installation video....
Hi Experts, Can you tell me the procedure how to install SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition with CAL licensing? This is very very urgent, Your help would be appreciated..
When I try to install SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition, Windows XP SP2, setup fails.
Please help!!!
This is log file:
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Loaded DLL: C:Program FilesMicrosoft SQL Server90Setup BootstrapDbgHelp.dll Version: 6.5.3.7 MSI (s) (98:E8) [12:19:07:890]: Leaked MSIHANDLE (6010) of type 790531 for thread 2260 MSI (s) (98:E8) [12:19:07:890]: Leaked MSIHANDLE (6009) of type 790540 for thread 2260 MSI (s) (98:E8) [12:19:07:890]: Leaked MSIHANDLE (6008) of type 790541 for thread 2260 MSI (s) (98:E8) [12:19:07:890]: Leaked MSIHANDLE (5973) of type 790541 for thread 2260 MSI (s) (98:E8) [12:19:07:890]: Leaked MSIHANDLE (5970) of type 790531 for thread 2260 MSI (s) (98:E8) [12:19:07:890]: Note: 1: 2769 2: Write_sqlLocalServers.D20239D7_E87C_40C9_9837_E70B8D4882C2 3: 5
Info 2769.The installer has encountered an unexpected error. The error code is 2769. Custom Action Write_sqlLocalServers.D20239D7_E87C_40C9_9837_E70B8D4882C2 did not close 5 MSIHANDLEs. MSI (s) (98:2C) [12:19:07:890]: Machine policy value 'DisableRollback' is 0 MSI (s) (98:2C) [12:19:07:890]: Note: 1: 1402 2: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionInstallerRollbackScripts 3: 2 Action ended 12:19:07: Write_sqlLocalServers.D20239D7_E87C_40C9_9837_E70B8D4882C2. Return value 3. MSI (s) (98:2C) [12:19:07:890]: Note: 1: 1402 2: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionInstallerRollbackScripts 3: 2 MSI (s) (98:2C) [12:19:07:890]: No System Restore sequence number for this installation. MSI (s) (98:2C) [12:19:07:890]: Unlocking Server Action ended 12:19:07: INSTALL. Return value 3. Property(S): ProductCode = {28B22773-100E-4AF2-A1C9-2F2EA8A35844} Property(S): ProductLanguage = 1033
I've installed this applicaton many times, however, while setting up a new virtual server for TFS, the person installing the server piece didn't choose the appropriate security mode to use when logging in. Due to this, we attempted to reinstall the management studio and the installation keeps failing. We've hit many challenges up and includig using the original cd's instead of an install from a network location. When attempting to install it fails, when we put the error into help, there isn't any help on the topic. We have managed to install everything except XML and management studio. The studio I can go without, but TFS needs the XML piece. Any ideas?
Just placed the SQL Server 2005 - Developer Edition into my Drive...
I get prompted with the following options..
This DVD contains 32-bit (x86) and 64-bit versions of this edition of SQL Server 2005. Click the link that matches your environment to begin
x86-based operating systems x64-based operating systems Itanuim-based operating syystems
I'm new to SQL Server... I just need to start learning how to use it... because it is being used at work... Don't need the all the features installed, just the normal table and query for the moment...
I will be installing it on my PC... i
Microsoft Windows XP - Home Edition - Version 2 - Service Pack 2
My local Hard Drive remaining capacity is 12.6GB External Hard Drive remaining capacity is 11.0GB
Tried looking everywhere for the answer... lol (even looked at YouTube for a simple installation video....
We were recently let down by our software supplier who have happily provided us with a single processor license for SQL Server 2005 before the weekend.. but haven't been able to provide any installation media.
I notice on the website that there is a trial edition of the Enterprise edition for download, that can be converted into a full installation by using a valid license key.
My question is.. would I be able to use that trial edition with my license key? Or are they fundamentally different?
If that isn't an option.. is there anywhere where I can obtain installation files for standard edition?
If i have been using sql server 2005 express for developing my application and i decide to upgrade to sql server 2005 express with advanced services while still working on the same application, what will happen to my application's database. Can i be able to continue with my work with out any major regrets.
I've tried to installed sql server 2005 developer edition on windows vista home premium but failed many times, almost giving up. I've installed and turned on all the features of IIS 7.0 but it still failed and I tried to test IIS 7 by running the local host and received this error " HTTP Error 500.0 - Internal Server Error." I even ran the windows update SP1 for Vista and MDAC 2.8 SP1
I really appreciate any comments and help.
----- Here are the messages in the windows system check for the sql server 2005 installation:
Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) is either not installed or is disabled. IIS is required by some SQL Server features. Without IIS, some SQL Server features will not be available for installation. To install all SQL Server features, install IIS from Add or Remove Programs in Control Panel or enable the IIS service through the Control Panel if it is already installed, and then run SQL Server Setup again. For a list of features that depend on IIS, see Features Supported by Editions of SQL Server in Books Online.
I've tried to installed sql server 2005 developer edition on windows vista home premium but failed many times, almost giving up. I've installed and turned on all the features of IIS 7.0 but it still failed and I tried to test IIS 7 by running the local host and received this error " HTTP Error 500.0 - Internal Server Error." I even ran the windows update SP1 for Vista and MDAC 2.8 SP1
I really appreciate any comments and help.
----- Here are the messages in the windows system check for the sql server 2005 installation:
Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) is either not installed or is disabled. IIS is required by some SQL Server features. Without IIS, some SQL Server features will not be available for installation. To install all SQL Server features, install IIS from Add or Remove Programs in Control Panel or enable the IIS service through the Control Panel if it is already installed, and then run SQL Server Setup again. For a list of features that depend on IIS, see Features Supported by Editions of SQL Server in Books Online.
I am using SQL Express 2005 server and sql compact edition for my PDA. For synchronization, which SQL Server 2005 Compact Edition Server Tools installation package do I use?
Is it Sqlce30setupen.msi or sql2kensp4.msi or sql2kensp3a.msi? I know for sql server 2005 its Sqlce30setupen.msi. Is it the same for the SQL Express 2005?
I am attempting to install SQL Server 2005 Enterprise Edition. The install stalls permanently, the SQL Server's memeory usage and CPU usage plummets to nothing and the SQL Server 2005 Setup Dialogue's status stops at "Validating Database Password." This occurs on the SQL Server Database Services portion of the install. The last line in the SQL Server Setup.log says "<Func Name = 'SAPaswwordPolicyCheck'>
I have verified that the sa password that I am entering when prompted for it in the install setup is valid with respect to SQL Server and Windows Server 2003 SP 1 (13 chars, at least one symbol, at least one upper and at least one lower). What else could be causing this problem? Any ideas or stabs would be greatly appreciated.
I'm getting an error while trying to install SQL Server Express 2005 Express Edition. I'm attaching the log of the installation process here. Please throw some light on the same.
Error 29503. The SQL Server service failed to start. For more information, see the SQL Server Books Online topics, "How to: View SQL Server 2005 Setup Log Files" and "Starting SQL Server Manually." The error is (3) The system cannot find the path specified.
Setting status of unmanaged components and removing unmanaged resources
Error Code: 3
MSI (s) (D0!64) [21:39:17:257]: Product: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 -- Error 29503. The SQL Server service failed to start. For more information, see the SQL Server Books Online topics, "How to: View SQL Server 2005 Setup Log Files" and "Starting SQL Server Manually." The error is (3) The system cannot find the path specified.
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Error 29503. The SQL Server service failed to start. For more information, see the SQL Server Books Online topics, "How to: View SQL Server 2005 Setup Log Files" and "Starting SQL Server Manually." The error is (3) The system cannot find the path specified.
