SQL Server - SQL Server 2005 error trying to install 32 bit program on 64 bit

Asked By Susan on 11-Jan-11 09:46 PM
I am trying to install a program on my 64 bit Windows 7 laptop but I am getting the following errror:

SQL Server 2005 setup cannot continue because the installation package could not be opened.  The installation package has a missing file or your are running a 32 bit only setup program on a 64 bit computer.  To continue, verify the SQL Server 2005 package you are running is supported in WOW64.  If you are certain that you are running a supported SQL Server 2005 package and you continue to see this messagge, contact the application vendor. 

When I click Okay on the error message, a second message comes up:
The installation of Microsoft SQL Servier 2005 Express failed.  the setup will now close.  Set up returned code: 70047.

Any suggestions on how to get the program installed? 
Santhosh N replied to Susan on 11-Jan-11 10:07 PM
well 32 bit are not compatible with 64 bit and try to use the repective bit softwares on respective platform
Anoop S replied to Susan on 11-Jan-11 11:21 PM
Hi
download sqlncli_x64.msi and install first and then install sql express, you can download from this link
http://download.microsoft.com/download/f/7/4/f74cbdb1-87e2-4794-9186-e3ad6bd54b41/sqlncli_x64.msi
if SQL Native Client is not installed download it from here and install
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?familyid=DF0BA5AA-B4BD-4705-AA0A-B477BA72A9CB&displaylang=en

Amal Raj replied to Susan on 11-Jan-11 11:24 PM
    
      To resolve this problem, install Microsoft .NET Framework Version 2.0 for 64-bit architectures before installing   SQL Server 2005.You can download Microsoft .NET Framework Version 2.0 from the link below.

     http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyId=b44a0000-acf8-4fa1-affb-40e78d788b00&DisplayLang=en

      Suggestion: When you install SQL Server 2005,right click on setup file click run as administrator.See the image below.
           
      If the problem is not resolved please let me know.
      Thank you.