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• 07-06-2009, 10:39 PM

  randomasdfguy Joined on 04-10-2008, 6:02 PM Posts 1

  I can't install SQL Express 2008 either Reply Contact I'm having the same problem as everyone else.  The SQL 2008 Express installer tries to install Powershell, even though Powershell 1.0 is already installed.   Then, I'm informed that Powershell installation failed, and that SQL 2008 Express installer failed too, because Powershell was a dependency.  I've gone in and uninstalled Powershell, and tried everything again.  I even went to $NtUninstallKB926139$ and uninstalled Powershell manually.  This failed on both my home and work computers. I'm stymied.

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• 07-06-2009, 11:43 PM

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  Kurtosis Joined on 07-03-2008, 1:48 AM Posts 1	Re: I can't install SQL Express 2008 either Reply Contact Exact same problem, nothing more to add. MS, can you please make SQL Server Express available the old way until you get these bugs worked out?  I just got a new computer at work and needed to install and use SQL Express tonight, only to find out it's borked.

• 07-07-2009, 1:16 PM

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  JEANEU Joined on 07-07-2009, 5:14 PM Posts 1	Re: I can't install SQL Express 2008 either Reply Contact I've tried a dozen times and am failing on sevreal components. Very frustrating but mAYBE THIS BLOG WILL HELP. I

• 07-07-2009, 5:44 PM

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  EB Joined on 07-07-2009, 9:43 PM Posts 3

  Re: I can't install SQL Express 2008 either Reply Contact Yes, same problem for me. Here is the end part of my log file if that helps someone. .... DownloadManager Information: 0 : Adding product SQL Server 2008 Management Studio Express (www.microsoft.com/web/webpi/2.0/WebProductList.xml?134) to cart DownloadManager Information: 0 : Product 'www.microsoft.com/web/webpi/2.0/WebProductList.xml?134' was already in cart. DownloadManager Information: 0 : Adding dependency 'www.microsoft.com/web/webpi/2.0/WebProductList.xml?141' for product 'www.microsoft.com/web/webpi/2.0/WebProductList.xml?134' DownloadManager Information: 0 : Product 'www.microsoft.com/web/webpi/2.0/WebProductList.xml?141' being added to install list DownloadManager Information: 0 : No SQL to configure DownloadManager Information: 0 : Setting current install to 1 DownloadManager Information: 0 : Starting install sequence DownloadManager Information: 0 : Downloading file 'http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=146817' to: C:\Documents and Settings\Eric\Local Settings\Temp\tmp3F4.tmp DownloadManager Information: 0 : Moving downloaded file 'C:\Documents and Settings\Eric\Local Settings\Temp\tmp3F4.tmp' to: C:\Documents and Settings\Eric\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Web Platform Installer\installers\WindowsXP-KB926139-v2-x86-ENU.exe DownloadManager Information: 0 : Downloading file 'http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=146789' to: C:\Documents and Settings\Eric\Local Settings\Temp\tmp3F5.tmp DownloadManager Information: 0 : Starting EXE install for product 'Windows PowerShell'. Commandline is: 'C:\Documents and Settings\Eric\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Web Platform Installer\installers\WindowsXP-KB926139-v2-x86-ENU.exe /q' DownloadManager Information: 0 : Waiting for process: 900 - C:\Documents and Settings\Eric\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Web Platform Installer\installers\WindowsXP-KB926139-v2-x86-ENU.exe DownloadManager Information: 0 : Moving downloaded file 'C:\Documents and Settings\Eric\Local Settings\Temp\tmp3F5.tmp' to: C:\Documents and Settings\Eric\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Web Platform Installer\installers\SQLManagementStudio_x86_ENU.exe DownloadManager Information: 0 : Install exit code for product 'Windows PowerShell' is 1603 DownloadManager Error: 0 : Install return code for product 'Windows PowerShell' is Failure DownloadManager Information: 0 : Product Windows PowerShell done install completed DownloadManager Information: 0 : Increasing current install to 2 DownloadManager Warning: 0 : Dependency failed for product 'SQL Server 2008 Management Studio Express'. Skipping install DownloadManager Information: 0 : Product SQL Server 2008 Management Studio Express had a dependency fail. Increasing install product to 3 DownloadManager Information: 0 : Clearing cart

• 07-07-2009, 6:01 PM

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  NitashaV Joined on 04-03-2007, 4:01 AM Posts 67

  Re: I can't install SQL Express 2008 either Reply Contact Thanks for sending along the webpi log snippet. This is very useful to help id the cause of the failure. We are aware of this issue and will be fixing this in our next release. Meanwhile, please uninstall Powershell from your machine (Add/Remove programs in control panel should have Powershell listed), and then retry the SQL Server 2008 Management Studio install using WebPI. . Thanks Nitasha WebPI Team

• 07-08-2009, 9:45 AM

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  EB Joined on 07-07-2009, 9:43 PM Posts 3	Re: I can't install SQL Express 2008 either Reply Contact Thanks Nitasha. Although Powershell is in my Start menu and I can actually run it, I do not see it in my list of installed software in Add/Remove Programs. And there is no Uninstall option in the program group from the Start menu, so I don't see a way to uninstall it.

• 07-08-2009, 12:43 PM

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  deayres Joined on 07-08-2009, 4:37 PM Posts 1

  Re: I can't install SQL Express 2008 either Reply Contact  I'm having the exact same problem. Powershell is installed with no facility to uninstall it via the add/remove programmes or the start menu programme group. Trying to install SQL Server 2008 Express management Server using the Web Platform Installer I get the same Power Shell failed to install message and consequently the Management Studio failed to install message. Is there any timescale for the release date for the next version with this bug fixed?

• 07-08-2009, 12:58 PM

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  EB Joined on 07-07-2009, 9:43 PM Posts 3

  Re: I can't install SQL Express 2008 either Reply Contact I found an alternative download page for 2008 Management Studio Express. http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=08e52ac2-1d62-45f6-9a4a-4b76a8564a2b&displaylang=en After downloading the x86 version, it launches the "Installation Center" and then I chose an option on the Installation tab for a standalone installation. Goes through a long process with several tests, but eventually I got the Management Studio and it appears to be working fine.

• 07-08-2009, 3:07 PM

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  NitashaV Joined on 04-03-2007, 4:01 AM Posts 67	Re: I can't install SQL Express 2008 either Reply Contact To uninstall powershell 1.0 run add/remove programs and click the “show updates” checkbox. Powershell should be shown now and can be removed by clicking on remove HTH Nitasha

• 07-08-2009, 6:07 PM

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  lutty Joined on 07-04-2009, 1:23 AM Posts 10	Re: I can't install SQL Express 2008 either Reply Contact After uninstall powershell 1.0, i still have problem with installing service pack 1 and management studio?

• 07-08-2009, 6:17 PM

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  lutty Joined on 07-04-2009, 1:23 AM Posts 10	Re: I can't install SQL Express 2008 either Reply Contact i follow EB's link but have this error message: "Object refernce not set to an instance of an object.." Please show me how to correct it.

• 07-10-2009, 6:49 PM

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  PeterSad Joined on 07-10-2009, 1:40 AM Redmond, wa Posts 28	Re: I can't install SQL Express 2008 either Reply Contact You are hitting a different error than others are encountering.  Would you mind making a new post with this error and the summary.txt log file located at C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\100\Setup Bootstrap\Log so we can investigate further.     Peter Saddow [Microsoft] SQL Server Product Group Sr. Program Manager

• 07-10-2009, 8:07 PM

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  lutty Joined on 07-04-2009, 1:23 AM Posts 10	Re: I can't install SQL Express 2008 either Reply Contact Actually, I am in big trouble, after install & removing sql, now I cannot install anything, it keeps telling me that I have problem with the "Setup.exe" please help me with this. Thanks

• 07-10-2009, 10:09 PM

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  PeterSad Joined on 07-10-2009, 1:40 AM Redmond, wa Posts 28	Re: I can't install SQL Express 2008 either Reply Contact Can you send me the log files that I requested?  What are you trying to install now and how?  Give you machine a reboot and then try launching the install again. Peter Saddow [Microsoft] SQL Server Product Group Sr. Program Manager

• 07-10-2009, 10:40 PM

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  lutty Joined on 07-04-2009, 1:23 AM Posts 10	Re: I can't install SQL Express 2008 either Reply Contact  when download anything I get this error mesage: "An exception 'Unhandled Win32 Exception' has occurred in rnsetup0.exe. Howere, no debuggers are registered that can debug this exception. Unable to JIT debug"