install SSMSE 2008 after VS 2010

Question

hi guys

i have installed VS 2010 ultimate on windows 7 machine which by default install sql server 2008. now i want to install SSMSE 2008 i download the following file SQLEXPRWT_x86_ENU and tried to install it but it give me error.

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[Window Title] Program Compatibility Assistant

[Main Instruction] This program has known compatibility issues

[Expanded Information] After SQL Server Setup completes, you must apply SQL Server 2008 Service Pack 1 (SP1) or a later service pack before you run SQL Server 2008 on this version of Windows.

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TITLE: SQL Server Setup failure.

SQL Server Setup has encountered the following error:

Invoke or BeginInvoke cannot be called on a control until the window handle has been created..

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BUTTONS:

OK

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how to install SSMSE 2008 after installing VS 2010 please help

Answer 1

You must slipstream the SQL 2008 SP1 before installing SQL 2008. The linked article explains how to do that. I know a simpler method too, but I will not post it until you get your accept rate better than 0%.

Answer 2

I also faced a similar situation, The workaround I tried is,

1)Fire up the Sql Server installation Center from (start->programs-> Microsoft SQL server 2008-> Configuration Tools)

2)Click on installation(from the navigation menu on the left)

3)Choose the first option(New server installation)

4)A new dialog will appear, click next till you reach 'installation type' screen. Choose new installation here

5)Click next till you reach feature selection, make sure you have ticked Management tools checkbox.

6)Continue installation and if it completes successfully, you can find the SSMSE in the start menu under Microsoft sql server 2008 folder. Hope this helps.