Problem with install sql server 2008 Express

[hmdsadeghian]

Hi. I wanna install sql server 2008 express, that i checked the sql server 2008 express Sp1 in runtime application. But when i compile the project and run,don't action and sql server don't installed.in this project, i add a file to project and checked the runtime application.this file copied to desktop but when install the sql server do anything until terminate the project.

Thanks.

[mills]

When you run the installer, does it display as a pre

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req?

If so, do you get an error?

If not, is it already installed?

If you have a suitable edition, you can try to debug or add messageboxes to determine what's going on.

[hmdsadeghian]

Thanks.
no,don't display this page.After copying files,system do anything and sql server not installed.
In debug mode,insert breakpoint on install sql server script, when setup stopped on this point and i press step over,system do anything and sql server not installed.I do receive any error message. I've waiting for 30 minute but do anything.
After this time,terminate setup.

[mills]

Is there any SQL server installed ahead of time?

Are you able to install SQL through its installer or command line?

[hmdsadeghian]

I've installed 2 instance of sql server (2000,2008).
I can install with command prompt or Sql server installer, but cannot install with my setup/

[mills]

How does the successful command line run compare to the line in the setupSQL script:

Set Variable SQL2008R2_COMMAND_LINE_X86 to /q /ACTION=Install /SECURITYMODE=SQL /SAPWD="Sq1S#rv$r" /INSTANCENAME="SQLEXPRESS" /FEATURES=SQLEngine,Replication,SDK /SQLSVCACCOUNT="NT AUTHORITY\NETWORK SERVICE" /SQLSYSADMINACCOUNTS="$SQL_COMPUTER_NAME$\$SQL_USER_NAME$" /IAcceptSQLServerLicenseTerms=TRUE

You may need to modify that to suit your needs. You can edit the MSIcode or go through the OPTIONS button in the runtimes view...

[Bar_BQ]

I had lots of problems with sql server, and what I did was I downloaded the latest sql server setup from microsoft and replaced existing setup in IADIR.

Regards,
BARBQ

[mills]

That reminds me, there was an issue installing SQL Server 2008 Express with IA 9x that's been resolved in IA 10.