Installing SQL 2005

  • While trying to install 2005 standard edition, the install almost completes and then bombs out and this is the file that seems to be problematic.

    C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\90\Setup Bootstrap\LOG\SqlSetup0001.cab

    Feedback is greatly appreciated.

  • What error did you get? Was there anything in the installation log file to suggest a cause?

    Gail Shaw
    Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server, MVP, M.Sc (Comp Sci)
    SQL In The Wild: Discussions on DB performance with occasional diversions into recoverability

    We walk in the dark places no others will enter
    We stand on the bridge and no one may pass
  • Error message: There was an unexpected failure during the setup wizard. You may review the setup logs or click on help.

    When I clicked on help, it took me completely out of the install.

    Here is output from the log files:

    SQL Server is terminating in response to a 'stop' request from Service Control Manager. This is an informational message only. No user action is required.

    2008-02-01 13:07:50.92 spid4s SQL Trace was stopped due to server shutdown. Trace ID = '1'. This is an informational message only; no user action is required.

  • What about the installation log file?

    I can't remember offhand where it gets put, possibly in the dir with the SQL bin files

    Gail Shaw
    Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server, MVP, M.Sc (Comp Sci)
    SQL In The Wild: Discussions on DB performance with occasional diversions into recoverability

    We walk in the dark places no others will enter
    We stand on the bridge and no one may pass
  • Make sure that the account you are using to do the installation is local admin on the server machine.

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  • Also, try installing under the local admin account (as opposed to a domain account). The local admin has superior privileges, which might help you get over the hump.

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  • Does any one know why the SCC is running like forever and the sql server 2005 installation never finishes? There's never any fail msg seen.

    I am trying to install sql server 2005 express with advanced services on an machine with AMD Athlon XP 2000+ CPU. Does that not Pentium III - compatible CPU and failed the H/W requirement in the beginning and thus stop the SCC from running the full installation?

    I had been running the installation for almost 24hrs+. I am hoping to get some insight whether this (sql server 2005) will work on my machine at all. thank you. 😉

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