installation on windows 7

Question

hi to all,

 

   i am getting the below error message while installing the sql server 2008 enterprise edition on my laptop.

 

the current operating system is of x86 architecture.this media is not supported for running on the system.

 

 

my system configuartion is :

windows 7 enterprise.

32 bit os

4 gb ram

  kindly provide me the solution to this .i allready installed enterprise now expiry date is over.

 

 

 

 

Answer 1

You are trying to install a version of SQL Server 2008 that is not compatible with x86 .i.e.  You're probably trying to install the x64 or IA64 version.  Run the installation in the x86 directory of your media

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Jeff Wharton MSysDev (C.Sturt), MDbDsgnMgt (C.Sturt) MCT, MCPD, MCITP, MCDBA Blog: MrWharty.wordpress.com

Answer 2

Moreover ENterprise edition is NOT supported on any client operating system.

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms143506.aspx

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Answer 3

i already installed and used it ,now 180 days are over ,thats why reinstalling it,

 

plz sne dme proper link for enterprise edition.

and thanks for your response

Answer 4

i already installed and used it ,now 180 days are over ,thats why reinstalling it,

 

plz sne dme proper link for enterprise edition.

and thanks for your response

You used Enterprise Evaluation Edition not Enterprise Edition.

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Answer 5

yes , i used enterprise evalution , i have old exe of this enterprise evalution , can i use it ,or download new one, thanQ

Answer 6

You first need to determine which supported edition of SQL 2008 you want to install on your Win 7. Then downlaod the media accordingly from MSDN subscription. If you dont have the subscription you can go for the free edition i.e. SQL 2008 Express. Prior to install this free edition you might want to uninstall the expired edition. 

http://www.microsoft.com/express/Database/InstallOptions.aspx

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Answer 7

plz can u send me the exact link from according to my sys config, i am prefering enterprise edition only.

 

thanks in advance

Answer 8

Dear Prashant

Despite that EE is not supported on W7, I have seen many people who do install EE on W7, means "does not support but allow install"

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Best Regards, Uri Dimant SQL Server MVP http://dimantdatabasesolutions.blogspot.com/ http://sqlblog.com/blogs/uri_dimant/

Answer 9

yes , i used enterprise evalution , i have old exe of this enterprise evalution , can i use it ,or download new one, thanQ

You will not be able to reinstall the evaluation edition unless re format your machine.

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Jeff Wharton MSysDev (C.Sturt), MDbDsgnMgt (C.Sturt) MCT, MCPD, MCITP, MCDBA Blog: MrWharty.wordpress.com

Answer 10

"does not support but allow install"

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Best Regards, Uri Dimant SQL Server MVP http://dimantdatabasesolutions.blogspot.com/ http://sqlblog.com/blogs/uri_dimant/

I would rather say "won't block the install still if you install, it wont be supported" :)

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Answer 11

You will need to purchase a license or reformat your computer.  

Answer 12

and of course you need to learn english so that you can understand what others are repeating time and again

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