Windows 8 Photo gallery can't start because Microsoft SQL server 2005 compact edition is missing?

Question

I've installed & uninstalled MS SqlSever 2005 in my system (OS - Windows 8). When am try to access my photo gallery on desktop, I'm getting above mentioned error. How come photo gallery is dependent on MS SqlServer 2005 compact edition?  Now, I've installed & using MS SqlServer 2008.

Answer 1

Just install SQL Server Compact 3.1 to get it running Again: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=17439

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Answer 2

ErikEJ,

I tried the link you provided and it points to the SQL Server 2005 Compact Edition that will not install in Windows 8. IS there some other package you are trying to send us to? I cannot install / run Photo Gallery because it needs SQL Server 2005 Compact Ed and the latter when run reports it is not compatible with my operating system, ie., Windows 8 Pro, x64.

Can you help?

TigerWizard

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