SQL Server Enterprise edition can only be installed on the following Server OS:
Windows Server 2000 with SP4
Windows Advanced Server 2000 with SP4
Windows Datacenter Server 2000 with SP4
Windows Server 2003with SP1
Windows Advanced Server 2003 with SP1
Windows Datacenter Server 2003 with SP1
Windows 2003 Small Business Server with SP1
You cannot install the SQL server enterprise edition on XP or VISTA.
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