>In the research I did before posting this question, I hadn't found a single person who had successfully installed SQL 2005 on the Windows 7 64-bit OS. Perhaps those on other forums are less resourceful than we are! Could you explain any special procedures you may have followed. The people said the install proceeded flawlessly but when complete, SQL Server was nowhere to be found. Microsoft does say that SQL 2005 is not certified for use with Windows 7 and beyond.
I installed SQL 2005 on my Windows 7 64-bit OS about 3.5 years ago; right after I bought this laptop. I wish I could give you details of what I have done different than others. I can't remember anything special that it took. Sorry I can't be any more helpful.
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