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Alex_bg
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 Posted - 2005-06-08 : 16:41:22
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| Hello,I am trying to install MS SQL server Enterprise Trial on Windows XP machine. I have the following problem:After I start the Autorun file on the folder the selfextraacting archive creates, and select "SQL Server Components" / "Install databse server", the setup graphical interface disappears, and nothing happens. If I open the task manager I see the process "setupsql.exe", that takes no any processor time. If I try to run the setup again I have the message "Another instance of setup is already running". I have tried stopping almost all services, but this doesn't make the SQL server to continue installation. I have tried installing on other computers with XP, there it works. What could be the reason that the setup does not continue installing on this computer?Thanks,Alex |
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tkizer
Almighty SQL Goddess
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Posted - 2005-06-08 : 16:48:48
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| I don't think that you are waiting long enough for the next screen to appear. I have seen it take up to 15 minutes. This was on a server that had no internet connection at that time.Tara |
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ctrapp
Starting Member
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Posted - 2006-09-09 : 13:40:14
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Originally posted by Alex_bg
Hello,I am trying to install MS SQL server Enterprise Trial on Windows XP machine. I have the following problem:After I start the Autorun file on the folder the selfextraacting archive creates, and select "SQL Server Components" / "Install databse server", the setup graphical interface disappears, and nothing happens. If I open the task manager I see the process "setupsql.exe", that takes no any processor time. If I try to run the setup again I have the message "Another instance of setup is already running". I have tried stopping almost all services, but this doesn't make the SQL server to continue installation. I have tried installing on other computers with XP, there it works. What could be the reason that the setup does not continue installing on this computer?Thanks,Alex
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ctrapp
Starting Member
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Posted - 2006-09-09 : 13:43:00
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Originally posted by Alex_bg
Hello,I have had the exact same problem for months. I can't do administration on this wen app any more without direct access. I get that message too. Nothingto uninstall. Countless reboots. Arrrrggghh. Is there something to get rid of in the registry? and trust me I have waited long enough for setup to continue - days. Now the application is down due to a database error. *&^*
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Rishi Maini SQL2K5 Admin
Yak Posting Veteran
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Posted - 2006-09-10 : 07:14:33
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| Can you try this :- A.) http://support.microsoft.com/?id=290991How to manually remove SQL Server 2000 default, named, or virtual instanceB.) Reboot the Box.C.) Copy the setup files from the CD to the local Drive.D.) Run the setup from :- "\x86\setup\setupsql.exe" instead of "Autorun"ThanksRishi Maini |
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