SQL 2005 installation fails

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SQL 2005 installation fails

bharathreddyabr

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November 14, 2010 at 10:49 pm

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Hi All,
I am installing SQL Server 2005 on Windows XP(SP2), But I am not able to select database components
Please suggest ASAP.
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Henrico Bekker One Orange Chip Points: 27652 More actions · Answer 1

Which media are you using?

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Shawn Melton SSC-Insane Points: 24685 More actions · Answer 2

I can't actually view your attachment (not on good computer with Word 2007), can you elaborate on what error you are recieving?

What Edition of Windows XP and SQL Server 2005 are you using (http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms143506(SQL.90).aspx)

Shawn Melton
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bharathreddyabr SSC Veteran Points: 258 More actions · Answer 3

Hi Shawn/Henrico,

I am installing SQL Server 2005 Developer edition, I am not getting any error, but I am not able to select the database components.

Attached screen shot for your reference

Adiga One Orange Chip Points: 27284 More actions · Answer 4

As mentioned earlier, please let us know which Edition of SQL Server 2005 are you trying to install. The issue is due to incompatible edition.

Pradeep Adiga
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Shawn Melton SSC-Insane Points: 24685 More actions · Answer 5

Developer Edition should work on any Edition of Windows XP SP2 or higher. You might take a look at the installation log to see if any errors stand out (refer: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms143702.aspx on how).

My best guess is you are missing some pre-req that the installation wants, maybe IIS, or .NET framework, etc. The installation log have something in it. You might also try going to SP3 on your Windows XP computer.

Shawn Melton
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@SQLFRNDZ SSCrazy Eights Points: 9095 More actions · Answer 6

Go back and check all the options carefully may be you missed to check some of them.

try to install with network mode.

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