SQL 2005 SP3 won't let me install replication to existing installation

  • I have two SQL 2005 Enterprise servers updated to SP3. I've got the Publisher set up just fine on one machine, but the Subscriber machine does not have the replication components installed. When I try to add the replication component from my original SQL 2005 media (without service packs), SQL installer complains that I can't install the older component on the newer build of SQL (understandable...) Is there any work around for this or am I faced with doing a complete SQL 2005 reinstall, then applying SQL service packs on top of that?

    BTW, I have an MSDN subscription and access to all MSFT installation media, but it appears there is no "SQL Server 2005 with SP3" media available.

  • Can't you just Right Click on the Replication Folder and Run "Configure Distribution"?


    * Noel

  • noeld (2/19/2009)


    Can't you just Right Click on the Replication Folder and Run "Configure Distribution"?

    That worked, thanks!

  • happy to help


    * Noel

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