Help Please - Can't Install SQL Server Management Studio express 2008

  • Hi,

    I tried to install sql server 2008 management studio. It took me to the SQL Server Installation Center, and it run the rule check. It always failed saying that I need to restart my computer. I restarted the computer at least 20 times, and it has not solved the problem. I've gotten the same error.

    Window XP pro with SP3, PENTIUM 3 2.4 GHZ

    I had sql server 2005 install previously, butI removed it before installing 2008.

    I tried installing sql server 2008 express with tool, and it did not work.

    I have been able to install sql server 2008 without the management tool

    I reinstalled my MS visual web developer with slq and tried to down the management tool later, and it still did not work.

    Please help!

  • I had similar problems and discovered lots of similiar complaints. Ultimately I found a post which recommended using this, which worked for me. It's free and includes SQL Server 2008 Management Studio Basic.

    Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express with Advanced Services

    http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=B5D1B8C3-FDA5-4508-B0D0-1311D670E336&displaylang=en

  • Hi

    I have had similar problems installing SSMSE2008, where the installer would not allow me to install without a reboot, despite rebooting several times.

    I tried to install different variants of SSMSE2008 but encountered the same problem.

    It eventually worked when I performed the install via MS Web Platform Installer:

    http://www.microsoft.com/web/downloads/platform.aspx

    NOTE: if you already had PowerShell installed via WU, you will need to uninstall it first.

    It only took four hours to get there...

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