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jyothinair
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12 Posts

Posted - 2008-01-09 : 01:06:56
i m getting an error message while installing sql 2005.
It says "The installation package could not be open.Verify that this package exists and you can use this package or contact the application vendor to verify that this is a valid windows installer package."

rmiao
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker

7266 Posts

Posted - 2008-01-09 : 22:38:27
Which edition of sql2k5? Where did you get it?
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jyothinair
Starting Member

12 Posts

Posted - 2008-01-10 : 01:35:17
i downloaded it from msdn.com.
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youri.korpel
Starting Member

3 Posts

Posted - 2008-01-10 : 10:10:44
Is windows DEP enabled?.

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jyothinair
Starting Member

12 Posts

Posted - 2008-01-14 : 00:48:10
The installation message also states a warning that the minimum hardware requirements are not met. What are the minimum hardware requirments for installing sql 2005
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Kbalz
Yak Posting Veteran

94 Posts

Posted - 2008-01-14 : 16:13:00
Min requirement page: http://www.microsoft.com/sql/prodinfo/sysreqs/default.mspx

It sounds like you are using the Express Edition
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jyothinair
Starting Member

12 Posts

Posted - 2008-01-15 : 00:51:21
yes
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