Cannot install SQL Server 2008 Ent on new laptop

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Cannot install SQL Server 2008 Ent on new laptop

Dominic Gagné

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June 3, 2010 at 4:30 pm

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I'm trying to install our SQL Server 2008 Enterprise Edition on my brand-new laptop running Windows 7 Pro (32 bits). When lauching the install, it says:
"Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Installation has failed.
SQL Server 2008 Setup required .NET framework 3.5 to be installed."
But every prerequesites for MSSQL has already been installed correctly. Visual Studio 2008 Pro SP1 is installed AND 3.5 SP1.
Strangely, everything is fine when I try to install MSSQL 2008 Express. All test passed successfully and installation would be fine.
Of course, Installer 4.5 and Powershell are already installed.
So, is there something I've missed?? Why can't I install our Enterprise edition??
thanks for your help

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WayneS SSC Guru Points: 95410 More actions · Answer 1

I don't know if you can install it on a Pro version... I had to upgrade my Vista laptop from Home to Ultimate to be able to install Dev (Ent in all but licensing).

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Neil Holmes SSC Veteran Points: 244 More actions · Answer 2

Yeah, you really can't put 2008 Enterprise on Windows 7 pro:

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms143506.aspx#EE32

It's strange that that's the message you get though. Is it definitely Enterprise Edition?

HowardW One Orange Chip Points: 29109 More actions · Answer 3

It might not be in the list of supported platforms, but I've definitely installed the 180 day Evaluation version on Windows 7 Pro before.

There's a install log somewhere that should tell you the specific error.

Dominic Gagné SSCrazy Points: 2654 More actions · Answer 4

well, our Enterprise Edition is already installed on my XP Pro PC and it works great, so why shoudn't be able to install it on a Windows 7 Pro ??!

Where can I find the installation log??

HowardW One Orange Chip Points: 29109 More actions · Answer 5

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms143702.aspx

WayneS SSC Guru Points: 95410 More actions · Answer 6

Dominic Gagné (6/4/2010)
well, our Enterprise Edition is already installed on my XP Pro PC and it works great, so why shoudn't be able to install it on a Windows 7 Pro ??!

XP Pro is the highest level of that OS. Vista/7 pro isn't.

Wayne
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Understanding and Using APPLY Part 1 & Part 2

Dominic Gagné SSCrazy Points: 2654 More actions · Answer 7

so, is it to say that i'm screw?? I'll have to keep my old XP Pro in order to do SQL 2008 development because it can't be installed on Windows 7 Pro, unless I upgrade to Ultimate ?? Or install the DEV edition?

HowardW One Orange Chip Points: 29109 More actions · Answer 8

It's irrelevant whether you're using the Professional, Ultimate or Enterprise version of Windows 7 - all work fine despite not being officially supported versions.

You just need to do some investigation into the exact error you're getting before anyone can actually help you solve your problem.

Dominic Gagné SSCrazy Points: 2654 More actions · Answer 9

ok then, I'll go check the installation log next time I'll try it and come back here for some feedback from you guys

thanks a lot for your time and help, I really appreciate.

Dominic Gagné SSCrazy Points: 2654 More actions · Answer 10

only log entries are when I tried to install the Express edition. When executing the Enterprise setup, it gives the error right at the beginning and no log entries are made.

HowardW One Orange Chip Points: 29109 More actions · Answer 11

OK, you should find the .Net setup log in %temp%\dd_net_framework35_MSI*.txt.

I take it you're running the setup as a local administrator and specifically running the executable in Administrative mode (right click->Run as administrator)?

Dominic Gagné SSCrazy Points: 2654 More actions · Answer 12

there is no such file on my entire HDD. But Framework 3.5 SP1 is already install. VS 2008 works fine and project using framework 3.5 deploy correctly.

Yes, I'm administrator of my PC and I tried to run the Setup As Administrator.

Shawn Melton SSC-Insane Points: 24685 More actions · Answer 13

If you go and check Windows Features do you see the box checked (or colored blue) for the .NET framework 3.5. I'm not at my Windows 7 box, but I had to actually check that box in order for it to install (course mine was just Standard edition). I'm guessing since you have VS installed it probably is, just something I had to check for the install.

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Dominic Gagné SSCrazy Points: 2654 More actions · Answer 14

yes, .NET 3.5 is enabled in the features.

I'll try installing the Dev Edition, which I'm currently downloading from our MSDN subscription. Is it legal to develop and works on the Dev edition?