How do I detect if SQL Express 2005 is already installed?

[pNelson]

How do I check if MS SQL Express 2005 is already installed? If I try the Get System Info function, the MSDE/SQL Server Version is tagged *OBSOLETE*. What should be used in it's place?

Kindest Regards,
pNelson

[linder]

Hello,

To detect the SQL Server 2005 Express installation, you can try to check the following registry key:

HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Microsoft SQL Server\SQLEXPRESS\Setup\SQLPath

But this does not allow you to check the edition of a particular instance. You have to consult MSDN to find out how to do this for your specific SQL version.

Hope this helps.

Friedrich

[pNelson]

Thank you for the speedy response! I am evaluating your software and am very pleased and impressed. Not only is the software easy to use and very functional, the support seems to be top shelf.
Kudos!

[linder]

Thanks so much for your kind words!!!!

Always let us know if there is a problem or question. We are here to help.

Friedrich