

If you're facing the same error messages, then read on, hopefully what works for me will work for you too. I've tried all of the workarounds found on various websites and forums to no avail, apparently the solution is a very easy one. For more information, see the SQL Server Books Online topics, "How to: View SQL Server 2005 Setup Log Files" and "Starting SQL Server Manually."

The quickestĪnd cheapest solution is to keep using the old SQL system on newer computers.

Not to mention Microsoft is adding backward compatibility limitations in every new SQL Server releases. I was frustrated when I tried to install SQL Server Express 2005 64-bit on a new Win 10 tablet (Intel Cherrytrail) Home Edition 64-bit, wait, in case you're wondering why would I install an old SQL system on a brand new hardware and OS it's because our smallĬompany is still relying on that old SQL system, and we yet to find a software dev who can port all of our old SQL database to newer SQL Server. If you found this post useful and answer what you're looking for, please chime in.
