Problem Installing AdventureWorksDB.msi

I'm running on a stand alone machine. No network connections. I get the following error message when running this script:

"Error 1316. A network error occurred while attempting to read from the file C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\AdventureWorksDB[1].msi"

So how do I resolve this problem, so I can get the Adventure Works DB installed?

This often has to do with a failed installation from an earlier attempt. You may have to clean registry entries or edit the .msi file, but try this tool first:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;290301

Buck

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Dan,

Did you get this problem solved?

Regards,

Mike Wachal
SQL Express team

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|||The previous response was of minimal value. There were no previous versions that could have failed and fouled up the registry. Any other ideas!|||

The inclusion of the [1] in the file name from the error suggests to me that the file was in a temporary directory, which would be the result of clicking Run directly from the Download page.

If this was the case, then I'd suggest trying to Save the file to your local hard drive and then run the saved file. If that is not the case, it would be worth downloading a fresh copy of the sample database from the download center. It is rare, but occationally files can be damaged during the download process.

If neither of those solve the problem, I can get the folks from the Setup group involved to see if they have better ideas than I do.

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Mike Wachal
SQL Express team

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|||I think this will work. But unfortunately while uninstalling that install I have corrupted the system. I will be rebuilding the system for a couple of days, and then I will be able to give it a try. Thank You DLM.|||

OK Dan,

Be sure to respond back to the forum with your results as I'm sure others will be interested.

Regards,

Mike Wachal
SQL Express team

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>This often has to do with a failed installation from an earlier attempt. You may have to clean registry entries or edit the .msi file, but try this tool first:

>http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;290301

Thankyou this worked for me winxp sp2 with the error.