Hi,<br><br>Hope someone can help.<br><br>I am a VB developer trying to install the Desktop Edition on my home PC.<br><br>I have installed the software but unable to start SQL Server. The help talks about<br>how SQLServer components run in a DOS boxes started by commands in the Startup folder.<br><br>I have never installed SQL Server. <br><br>I need help. <br><br>WP <p>Bill Paton<br><a href=mailto:wpaton@neptune400.co.uk>wpaton@neptune400.co.uk</a><br><a href=
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Installing Desktop Edition
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which version do u want to install?<br><br>
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It's ok.<br><br>Now working.<br><br>Desktop Ed installed on win 98 and talking to vb ... saves me having to have an NT server in the house 
<p>Bill Paton<br><a href=mailto:wpaton@neptune400.co.uk>wpaton@neptune400.co.uk</a><br><a href=
<p>Bill Paton<br><a href=mailto:wpaton@neptune400.co.uk>wpaton@neptune400.co.uk</a><br><a href=Let me add on this that MS SQL 7.0 Desktop edition can be installed on Windows 95 also but there are some pre-requisites.<br>1. Install dcom98 which install new verion for OLE automation<br>2. Install Internet Explore SP1 or above.<br>3. Install SQL 7.0 Desktop Edition.<br><br>If you have time to test this go head and try.
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