SQL Server Express installation instructions
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Creating a default instance on SQL Server Express
Note: Microsoft provides a web installation of SQL Server Express that runs through the Web Installer tool. This tool does not allow you to select configuration options. To be able to configure your installation, find the msi version to download and install.
- Start Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Edition Setup.
- On the Registration Information screen, clear the Hide advanced configuration options check box, and then click Next.
- Click Next.
- On the Instance Name screen, click Default instance, and then click Next.
- Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
