Installation Troubles

Error - "Unable to satisfy all prerequisites for DLS Update Service"

This error indicates that your version of Windows XP is not up to date. There was a 'critical' Windows XP update released in 2006 that affects how DLS IV works with SQL Express. This Windows security hotfix is called "kb926255". Please apply this security hotfix before installing DLS Auto Updater.

Click "Details" on this error screen to verify that the error is a result of kb926255 missing.

Click here to find out how to check your PC for kb926255: Determine Operating System in Use

The hotfix is available here:

KB926255 at www.microsoft.com

Error - Database Could Not Be Created

This error could be the result of:

Low disk space on the hard drive

before starting the installation, ensure that enough disk space is available. Keep in mind that SQL Express and .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 may also require disk space during installation.

Running the installation as a non-admin on the PC

It is strongly suggested that the installation is performed with Administrator privileges on the PC.

Vista UAC Users - log in as an administrator and run the installer as an administrator. Right click the installation file and select "Run As Administrator". See pic below.

Vista UAC - Run As Administrator

The SQL Server (EXPRESS) Service is running with incorrect account settings

The SQL Server (Express) service should be running under the "Local System Account". The installation process may have difficulty automating the database creation step of the installation process with any other account settings.

To correct the account settings of your SQL Server (Express) service and successfully install DLS IV, follow these instructions:

1. Run the installation and allow it to fail. SQL Express will be fully installed, as well as all other prerequisites. Close the installation dialogs.
2. Edit the SQL Express service... change the LOG ON to use “Local System”
   1. Open SERVICES console. Open the console in either of these 2 ways:
      1. Start – Run – “services.msc”
      2. Right-click “My Computer” – click “Manage” – click “Services and Applications” – “Services”
   2. Double-click the service called “SQL Server (SQLEXPRESS)”
   3. Click the “Log On” tab (2nd tab)
   4. Select “Local System Account” (the first option). Click OK
3. Uninstall DLS IV
4. Restart PC (or restart the “SQL Server (SQLEXPRESS)” service)
5. Install DLS IV

SQL Express Installation Failed

The SQL Express installation could fail for several reasons.

Running the installation as a non-admin on the PC

It is strongly suggested that the installation is performed with Administrator privileges on the PC.

Vista UAC Users - log in as an administrator and run the installer as an administrator. Right click the installation file and select "Run As Administrator". See pic below.

Vista UAC - Run As Administrator

Low disk space on the hard drive

before starting the installation, ensure that enough disk space is available. Keep in mind that SQL Express and .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 may also require disk space during installation.

Incompatible Version of Windows

See Getting Started for a list of our officially supported Operating System versions. If this is an issue, please visit Microsoft's site and download the correct version of SQL Express 2005 SP3 and install it manually. Then attempt the installation of the DLS IV Auto-Updater again.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=3181842A-4090-4431-ACDD-9A1C832E65A6&displaylang=en

Note: This link is for the ENGLISH version of SQL Express 2005. You can select a different language on the site, if necessary.

64-Bit Version of Windows

The SQL Express 2005 version that is automatically downloaded by the DLS IV Auto-Updater is the 32-bit version (this is to reduce the overall download time for 32-bit users). Visit the following site at microsoft.com to download a 64-bit compatible version of SQL Express 2005 SP3 and install it manually.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=3181842A-4090-4431-ACDD-9A1C832E65A6&displaylang=en

Download and install "SQLEXPR.EXE".

After installing SQL Express manually, you should be able to successfully run the installation of the DLS IV Auto-Updater.

Windows WMI Component is Not Working Properly

During the installation of SQL Express 2005 (as well as DLS IV), the WMI component (Windows Management Instrumentation) is solicited for PC hardware information to customize the installation to suit the local environment. If this service is unresponsive, the installation will fail.

Here's how to check your WMI component:

• Open Services Console
  • Right-click "My Computer" and select "Manage"
  • Browse to "Services & Applications" and then "Services"
• Scroll down to "Windows Management Instrumentation"

This service should be set to "Automatic" start, and should be running at all times. To correct setting, double-click the service to open its properties and change settings on that form.

A dysfunctional WMI component can be caused by:

Mal-ware

Improperly installed Windows Update

Other damage to the Windows installation