Windows XP is a desktop operating system. As such, it is not
intended to run a full-blown
database server like SQL Server.
For development and/or testing purposes, you can use one of the
following versions:
- Developer Edition ($49.95; see Developer Edition
Licensing);
- Desktop Edition, a.k.a. MSDE (free; see How to Obtain MSDE
2000, and Article #2343 for MSDE limitations);
- Evaluation Edition (free for 120 days; see SQL Server 2000
Trial Software); and,
- Personal Edition (free with Standard or
Enterprise; cannot be purchased
separately)
So, if you are attempting to install Standard or Enterprise Edition
on Windows XP (or Windows 95/98/2000 Pro, for that matter), you
should try to obtain one of the above editions for use in that
environment.
Download Php See SQL Server System Requirements for more
information.
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