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Posted Wednesday, February 13, 2013 1:18 AM
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When i install SQL server 2005 express in a Windows 7 PC i got following error


Microsoft SQL Server 2005 9.00.1399.06
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OS Version : Home Edition (Build 7600)
Time : Wed Feb 13 13:03:30 2013

Machine : PC53
Product : Microsoft SQL Server Setup Support Files (English)
Product Version : 9.00.1399.06
Install : Failed
Log File : C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\90\Setup Bootstrap\LOG\Files\SQLSetup0010_PC53_Support.log
Last Action : InstallFinalize
Error String : The installer has encountered an unexpected error. The error code is 2908. Could not register component {1F3316BE-825B-4390-A9D2-AF3EECCAE9F6}.
Error Number : 2908
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How can i solve this?

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Posted Wednesday, February 13, 2013 1:34 AM


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Tried googling the error string?

All points to reinstalling MDAC as per MS KB818954.

Also post 2005 problems in the 2005 forum.




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