[AccessD] SQL Express upgrade to Developer

Hi Doug - If I were you I wouldn't bother uninstalling the Express version - just install the developer version over the top and you will then have access to Management Studio which gives you the interface to the tools you need.

I am by no means very experienced with this but this is what I have done on my main machine ands it works fine. I seem to recall having problems on my laptop having tried to uninstall the Express version.......

Kath
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Doug Murphy 
  To: 'Access Developers discussion and problem solving' 
  Sent: Friday, August 18, 2006 10:01 AM
  Subject: [AccessD] SQL Express upgrade to Developer


  Folks,

  When I put Visual Studio 2005 on my new compter it installed SQL Express
  which I understand is the SQL 2005 version of MSDE.  I recently wanted to do
  some experimenting with the new version but find none of the traditional
  management tools or books on line are in the package.  

  Here is the question.  What problems will I create if I uninstall the
  Express version and install the Developer version that comes with MSDN?  I
  am getting a little gun shy on updating MS programs since I have  had some
  problems recently with security updates and service packs.

  Thanks in advance.

  Doug

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