Is SQL Server 2005 support windows 7 operating system

Question

Hello All,

Is it possible to install SQL Server 2005 in windows 7 operating system , Core i3 processor.

If yes, Please tell me the procedure, How can i install this software.

 

With Regards,

Lingeswararaj.S

 

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Lingeswararaj.S

Answer 1

yes, you can install it on Windows 7,

although it has some comptability issues, so, make sure you apply Service Pack 3 after installing:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=ae7387c3-348c-4faa-8ae5-949fdfbe59c4&displaylang=en

 

 

you can find installation steps here:

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms143516(v=sql.90).aspx

 

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Vishal Gajjar MCITP.DBA \ MCITP.DatabaseDeveloper

Answer 2

 

Hi Lingeswararaj.S,

 

In addition to Vishal, the Enterprise edition of SQL Server 2005 is not supported on client operating system such as Windows7 .

 

Please refer the below link for more details:

 

Hardware and Software Requirements for Installing SQL Server 2005

 

Thanks,
Weilin Qiao

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Weilin Qiao [MSFT]
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