Sql Server 2005 setup error message

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Sql Server 2005 setup error message

Hi I am trying to learn VB 2005 and I am reaching a step in my studies which requires downloading Sql Server 2005. However every time I attempt to download, I receive this error message.

"SQL Server Setup cannot install files to the compressed or encrypted folder: c:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\. To continue, make sure that your installation directories are not compressed or encrypted, or specify a different directory, and then run SQL Server Setup again."

I have tried saving it to another folder, this did not help. Somewhere in my search for answers, I came across something that said I needed a strong Sa authentication or password. I did not have a place to store a password in the setup program and when I went to administration password all my fields were blank, so it should not have needed any password. I also tried the link that this error message directed me to and they said they had no further information on this error.

I have exhausted all the leads, a beginner could possibly come across, except you. Please Help!

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Sql Server 2005 setup error message

  • Darren903

    Hi

    Sorry for a slow responds, but I tried to uncompress my drive by right clicking it. It was, by the way, compressed. I uncompressed it, but still am unable to install it. I hate to crash this computer, just for this problem. Do you have any other advice before this thing goes into the shop. Thanks

  • Alex James

    I have uncompressed my sql folder. However now I am recieving a error which says that my sql server Native client cannot be found and to install using a valid copy of the instalation package 'Sqlcli.msi'. I have made several atempts to download the Sql server but I still recieve the same message.

  • Hussein Khalifeh

    What error do you get when you try and install on the uncompressed drive

  • Scott.Anderson

    Going to try and start again with this one...

    What version of Visual Basic 2005 have you got installed, If you have the express system SQL Server Express is normally installed on the machine when the ide is installed. After that I would make sure that you are running an up to date OS, update this by connecting to Windows Update and complete an update.

    Next Did you have any other versions of the IDE or Express installed ie the Betas or CTP. If you did you should make sure that all of the old components have been removed.

    I see that you have a problem with the native client. Try and install from the download on the following link.



  • Angel Valdez

    Hi stargate1 (great show by the way),

    Were you able to determine if your HD was compressed Thanks for updating the group with your solution. Feel free to mark the thread as answered if you've resolved this.

    Regards,

    Mike Wachal
    SQL Express team

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    Please mark your thread as Answered when you get your solution.



  • bmanmike39

    Are you ure the the drive is not compressed and not encrypted, 99.9% of the time I have seen this, that was the problem...

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