Is it possible to install SQL Server Express 2005 SP3 on Windows 2008 Server R2? If so, is there anything special that needs to be done to get it to install properly? I ran into some issues with the installer and wasn't sure if it could be installed with 2008 R2.
Windows – How to install SQL Server 2005 on Windows 2008 R2
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As to why you can't install it, you need to provide more details on what you're experiencing before a cogent answer can be given.