SQL Server 2012 (SQLEXPRWT_x86_ENU) Installer doesn't open/do anything

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I just downloaded SQLEXPRWT_x86_ENU (multiple times, to verify it worked as expected), which is supposed to be SQL Server Express 2012 with Tools, from here.

It appears to be a file with no extension, just SQLEXPRWT_x86_ENU. I have enabled showing file extensions for all types in explorer, so it can't be hiding the extension (I assume).

I have tried adding exe, iso, rar, and zip extensions, but I can't open, run, mount, or execute the file. What kind of file is this supposed to be? Does anyone know how to open/install this? Anyone have any ideas?

Hans Fortmüller

Posted 2013-04-13T21:52:06.050

Reputation: 13

Answers

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I am testing downloading it right now in Windows 7 and Windows 8.

On Windows 7 and with Chrome and it shows the file with a .exe extension. chrome

And on Windows 8 with IE it prompts to save as type *.exe enter image description here

Once downloaded you should be able to just double-click to run it. You may also have to right-click and select Run as Administrator to get it to install. You should not have to rename it or add an extension.

I will update this answer when it finishes downloading.

Brad Patton

Posted 2013-04-13T21:52:06.050

Reputation: 9 939

it doesnt work for me from link, but it works from link, but now I am having install issue due this idiotic replacement pc i got while my pc is in maintenance. anyway, thanks for your effort, i appreciate them :) If you happen to know anything about MySQL, which I am trying as a replacement for MS SQL Server, you can post here link ;) Thanks for your efforts! :)

– Hans Fortmüller – 2013-04-14T00:21:48.873

Asked: 2013-04-13T21:52:06.050

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