Error while installing sql server 2005 express in Windows 7

• IT researcher

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  February 13, 2013 at 1:18 am

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  When i install SQL server 2005 express in a Windows 7 PC i got following error

  Microsoft SQL Server 2005 9.00.1399.06

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  OS Version : Home Edition (Build 7600)

  Time : Wed Feb 13 13:03:30 2013

  Machine : PC53

  Product : Microsoft SQL Server Setup Support Files (English)

  Product Version : 9.00.1399.06

  Install : Failed

  Log File : C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\90\Setup Bootstrap\LOG\Files\SQLSetup0010_PC53_Support.log

  Last Action : InstallFinalize

  Error String : The installer has encountered an unexpected error. The error code is 2908. Could not register component {1F3316BE-825B-4390-A9D2-AF3EECCAE9F6}.

  Error Number : 2908

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  How can i solve this?

  Thank You

• Ant-Green

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  February 13, 2013 at 1:34 am

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  Tried googling the error string?

  All points to reinstalling MDAC as per MS KB818954.

  Also post 2005 problems in the 2005 forum.