Blank screen on SQL Express 2005 SP2 installation

[shaxlr8]

When SQL Express SP2 is installing, there is no UI on the screen at all. The installer just goes blank for 15 minutes or so and suddenly pop up again to resume installation. How can i over come this, as most user would try to run the installer again when actually SQL Express is installing on the background!

[neillans]

Please do not post your question multiple times - it can cause confusion.

Can you provide your scripts? I can't say that I have come across this problem with the current IA version.

[shaxlr8]

Sorry for posting twice, suddenly i thought this issure needed it's own thread. Anyway i dont have any scripts because i am using InstallAware6 Express. The version is : Version 6.4 (Build santacruz_sp2.031207)

Please just try it for yourself with the InstallAware Express editon, you will see what I mean. Do i really have to purchase the InstallAware Developer with scripting support just to overcome this small problem??? Please advise, thanks man...

[neillans]

You will always have scripts (mpr / mia) files, regardless of your version

However, as you have said you are using Express, I should be able to duplicate this - stay tuned, I'll investigate.

[shaxlr8]

Hello Neillans!!! Here are my project files and it's scripts to speed up your testing . What is the current IA version and edition you are using that does not have this problem?

File Attached:

XeusSetup.zip