sql server 2005 installation fails on windows 7

[ganeshnilgris]

Hi,

sql server installation fails on windows 7.

Any ideas to resolve this problem.

 

[ccatlett1984]

does it have to be sql 2005?

sql 2008 works fine. (dont use sql2008 express though, I've had issues with it)

 

[ganeshnilgris]

yes i have only vs 2005 developer edition and i dont have 2008

 

[ccatlett1984]

what error message to you get during the installation?

you may have to check the event log.

 

[bobtran]

SQLserver 2005 SP2 has been required since Vista. Not certified with Win7.
Please see: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms143506%28SQL.90%29.aspx

Are you using the SQLserver2005 with SP2 to attempt the install. If not then it WILL fail.

 

[aln688]

Hi,

sql server installation fails on windows 7.

Any ideas to resolve this problem.

...with what error?

 

[robinio]

Hi,

sql server installation fails on windows 7.

Any ideas to resolve this problem.

...with what error?

Hi.

Strange, but somehow Express edition installs with no problem. I installed Express Edition and than upgraded to Standard (setup.exe SKUUPGRADE=1) and then installed SP3.

Best regards,
Robert

 

[Capt.Jack Sparrow]

Hi,

SQL Server 2005 SP 3 work fine in Windows 7 .. I actually support a software that uses SQL 2005 and i do a bunch installation on Windows 7 no problem

Post the Error message your getting while doing the install we should be able to help you out

Hope this helps,
Captain

 

[vmend]

Issue with installing SQL2005 enterpriseedition on windows7enterprise

Hi Jack,

I am facing issues installing sql2005 enterprise edition on my new windows 7 enterprise edition laptop. When the installer runs, there are 2 messages - one -
Some components of this edition of SQL Server are not supported on this operating system. For details, see 'Hardware and Software Requirements for Installing SQL Server 2005' in Microsoft SQL Server Books Online
two -
64-bit ASP.Net is Registered. Required 32-bit ASP.Net to install Microsoft Reporting Services 2005(32-bit).
I read somewhere in the forum that the latest 64 bit sql native client needs to be installed, i did that, but that doesnt sort out the issue. also, on the components screen, the checkboxes for all components are greyed out.

you mentioned you have installed sql2005 successfully on ur windows 7 machine - any advise on how the above mentioned issue can be resolved will be appreciated.

thanks

 

[Munish]

Hii

i was trying to install Sql server 2005 service pack 4 in my windows 7 64bit, but i am getting an error message ..
"This machine does not have a product that matches the installation package".