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full text search using sql server 2008

hi, i had installed sql server 2008 express edition with tools but i need to use full text search which i understand is missing in the edition that i have.

how do i go about upgrading to get full text search feature?? as it was an online installation i dont have any installation media stored on my computer

can i use something else???

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There is a downloadable version of SQL Server 2008 Express Edition with Advanced Tools which does include full text indexing. Freely downloadable from Microsoft web site.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=b5d1b8c3-fda5-4508-b0d0-1311d670e336&displaylang=en

David M  2009-03-27 16:53:23
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You should run "SQL Server 2008 Express Edition with Advanced Tools" installation and specify "configure existing installation" option.

Koistya Navin  2009-03-27 16:55:06

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