Installing SQL Server 2005 Management Studio

[CaliberTech99]

I am having issues installing the management studio. From what I've read, I need to install the management studio by running the SQLRun_Tools.msi from the SQL CD. However, this MSI doesn't exit on my CDs. I've got lots of SQLRUN MSI's but none that are specifically named SQLRUN_Tools.msi. We downloaded SQL from the Microsoft site since the client lost the original disks. Any insite would be greatly appreciated.

 

[mrdenny]

Launch the setup.exe on the CD or DVD. When you get to the screen with the list of services select the last item on the list. It'll say something about Management Tools.

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[CaliberTech99]

yes, i tried that option as well - when i try that i get an error saying there was an unexpected failure during the setup wizard

 

[mrdenny]

What OS are you running this on?

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[CaliberTech99]

WIndows 2003

 

[SQLBill]

Which Edition of SQL Server 2005 are you trying to install(Enterprise, Standard, Developer, Express, something else)?

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