Thank you Sir. I will try to do what you have outlined although I am unfamiliar with many of the terms and proceedures. Wish me luck in trying. JRichards54 🙂

You are right Perry Whittle BUT I have already broken ALL the eggs in the omelette. I do not quit easily. I would never have learned to program Windows Programs...

Thank you Jeffery for your comments. I appreciate you going over your experience with installing SQL Server. I have never had a Laptop but I have built 7 PCs one...

Thank you Steve Jones. I have given up on SQL Server 2005 Developer Edition because after 4 installs it does not work and I was unable to get help on...