installing VWD Ex on win server 2003

Do i have to uninstall Sql server 2005 completely for my system to install VWD Express I am using Sql server 2005 standard and I have it configured the way we need it, it seems ridicules to have to uninstall the program for VWD.

And i have a second question, Does it have to be uninstall if we install Visual studio 2005 standard

Thanks for any help



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installing VWD Ex on win server 2003

  • Tianlei

    Thank you!  I just want to confirm that this is for VWD or VS2005


  • Graham Heslin

    The only conflict that arises is trying to install sql express when sql standard is already present, there is an error in the sql express installer that prevents it from installing.

    If you make sure to deselect the option to install SQL Express, your install should work properly without needing to uninstall SQL Standard.



  • Amit_MSFT

    Both....well neither actually. It's for SQL Server Express 2005 which is installed by both VWD Express and VS2005 Standard by default.

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