i have just downloaded sql server 2008 from the microsoft download center. when i try to install it at extraction it says its not a valid win 32 apllication. what could be the problem?
Sarama2030
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Jump to Postfirst you have to check your processor type weather it is 32 or 64 .
and then you should download the supported version of sql server .
only then you can able to install it
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zylog
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first you have to check your processor type weather it is 32 or 64 .
and then you should download the supported version of sql server .
only then you can able to install it
anirudh33
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hi there,
Most probably the installation file you downloaded has become corrupt or wasn't completely downloaded.Try downloading again. And yes do check you are downloading the 32 bit version only if your system is 32bit one.
Anirudh
Sarama2030
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thanks guys that guidance - very helpful. it was a 64 bit version instead f a 32 bit one, it's all fine now however.
watsonmichell
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Newbie Poster
first you have to check your processor type weather it is 32 or 64 .
and then you should download the supported version of sql server .
only then you can able to install it
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