Upgrading SQL

The following instructions are CRITICAL !!!

Windows XP users should read this entire article before attempting to apply SQL Server Express 2005 SP3 upgrade.

There is a known issue in the upgrade process of SQL Server Express 2005 SP3. Please follow the steps below to successfully perform the upgrade.

How to Upgrade to Microsoft SQL Express 2005 SP3

It is very important that the following instructions are executed in the proper order. Any deviation from these steps may cause further complications and difficulty repairing the SQL installation.

Uninstall old version of Microsoft SQL Express

• Go to "Control Panel" - "Add/Remove Programs"

Use Microsoft Installation Cleanup Utility to Cleanup MSXML 6.0

• Download the Cleanup Utility here:

More Information

Read more information about this issue at the following locations

• Microsoft's official recommended recovery procedure: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/968749
• Google Group - SQL Installation Trouble: http://groups.google.com/group/flex-list/web/installation-problems-with-sql-server?pli=1