Windows 7 supports sql server 2000

The version of this file is not compatible with the version of Windows you're running. Check your computer's system information to see whether you need an x86 bit or x64 bit version of the program, and then contact the software publisher". Note, I've also try setting the compatibility of the setup. That's what we did for one of the database guy at the office and can attest, it works well. I did install win on a Win 7 x64 bit machine by just ignoring the messages.

I was able to connect to an external Database on the web and downloading the data and structure. I could also run query analyzer to work as well as the Management Center.

Sorry to open an old thread. Simply browse to a file called "sqlservr. You will get some compatibitly warnings, which can be ignored. Sign in. United States English. Ask a question. Quick access. Search related threads. Remove From My Forums. Can someone say for certain if this is a good or a bad answer and why?

Thanks bolna to bhul hi gaya tha Thanks yar. Write an Answer. Write an Answer Hint: Notify or tag a user in this post by typing username. Related Questions. Copyright Redgate Software. The real answer is this - sql requires Windows Authentication and Microsoft has decided to change this or do away with it.

Not to worry though - SQL allows you to log in without windows authentication. Install the program and do not select windows authentication to log in. Use a user name and password - works great on Vista - should work the same on Win 7. I have the same problem I could successfully install evaluation edition of SQL server on Windows 7 and it works properly. I have tried in the past and even with compatibility override options I came across the same failures every time.

In either case, firewall the crap out of that thing, because the most recent security patches for are hard to find, and the ones that I found wouldn't install anyway Click the green Join Now button.

It will take you to the online visual studio screen. If you have a Hotmail account or outlook. Once logged in you will be in the Visual Studio Dev Essentials benefits baseboard. Now, press the Download link. In the download screen choose the bit type X86 or X64 and language and hit the download arrow to download the iso installation file. The iso file will be around 2.