>>>>>I am attempting to install SQL Server 2008 (not R2) Development Edition (that I purchased from MS a couple of years ago) on a new Windows 7 Professional. As soon as the SETUP starts I get the message that "This program has known compatibility issues" When I select to Check for solution online,none is found. What do you think is the matter with SQL Server 2008 Dev (which I run on another Windows 7 Prof)?
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>>>>>TIA
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>>>>Right click on SETUP.EXE and "Run as administrator".
>>>>Ignore that message.
>>>>You may fail the first time, but you can install the SQL Server.
>>>>After the installation immediately install the latest SP.
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>>>I get many options to choose from during the installation. Like the following:
>>>Database Services
>>>SQL Server Replication
>>>Full-Text Search
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>>>Analysis Services
>>>Reporting Services
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>>>I am checking Yes to the top 3 and No to the bottom 2 (Analysis and Reporting Services). Does it make sense, in general, for a newbie SQL user?
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>>For development I usually install only DB Services and Full-Text search, because I do not need all services.
>>Will you replicate Server?
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>Since I don't know what is "replicate server", I probably won't <g>. So I hear in your question that I should not check this option, right?
>And what about Anaylysis Services and Reporting Services? If try in the future to learn these, will I be able to add them if I not check them now?

Sure, you always can add features to your installation.