I'm downloading SQL Server 2008 R2 Express from the Microsoft website:
http://www.microsoft.com/express/Database/InstallOptions.aspx
Under Database with Advanced Services, I select 32-bit.
Do you want to run or save this file? I choose [Run].
The publisher could not be verified. Are you sure you want to run this software? I choose [Run].
This error pops up immediately:
SQLEXPRADV_x86_ENU[1].exe is not a valid Win32 application
I tried downloading it last night for the first time but got the same error. SQL was never previously installed on this computer.
System specs:
WinXP Home Edition Version 2002 SP3 - 32-bit OS
2.53 GHz Processor
1.25 GB RAM
28.4 GB Hard-Disk space available
7200 RPM Hard-Disk Drive
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c
According to the Support page, WinXP (x86) SP 3, all editions except Starter Edition, are supported.
I also meet or exceed the hardware requirements:
http://www.microsoft.com/express/Support/
What am I missing? Why won't it load?
Thanks for your help!