installation (instance name)

I am trying to install SqlServer PE on a WinXP desktop.
But I reach "install name" window where I am asked: "for a default
installation leave default checked..." and "to install a named instance clear
the default checkbox..." etc.
But the Default checkbox is grayed and I can just install a named instance.
What do I miss? I think it is not a user problem because I tryed with 2
different users (one is Administrator).
thanks in advanced for any feedback.
Hi
If Setup detects an already installed default instance, it will not let you
select the check box.
Maybe you have an instance of MSDE installed.
Look in Control Panel > Services to see if you have MSDE or SQL server
already installed.
Regards
Mike
"Francesco" wrote:

> I am trying to install SqlServer PE on a WinXP desktop.
> But I reach "install name" window where I am asked: "for a default
> installation leave default checked..." and "to install a named instance clear
> the default checkbox..." etc.
> But the Default checkbox is grayed and I can just install a named instance.
> What do I miss? I think it is not a user problem because I tryed with 2
> different users (one is Administrator).
> thanks in advanced for any feedback.
|||Correct. After the instance installation I have MSSQLSERVER and
MSSQL$my_instance. I suppose the first service is the engine that somebody
else installed previously... I'll try to remove the engine and start again.
Thanks.
"Mike Epprecht (SQL MVP)" wrote:
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> Hi
> If Setup detects an already installed default instance, it will not let you
> select the check box.
> Maybe you have an instance of MSDE installed.
> Look in Control Panel > Services to see if you have MSDE or SQL server
> already installed.
> Regards
> Mike
> "Francesco" wrote: