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Hi All

 I am trying to install SQL Server 2008 Express but the installation fails with an error that I need .net framework 2.0 sp2 installed.

Does .net framework 2 sp2 exist?

If so, where can I download it?

 Thanks

Hi,

No, there is not, not as far as MS Downloads is concerned. Have you tried installing .NET 3.5? It builds on top of the existing libraries in FW 2.0 anyway. Also maybe try to download the newest Service Pack for Windows? Which Windows are your running? XP SP1 or SP2? Try upgrading to SP3 if it is XP, SP1 if it is Vista. Neither of them do any damage as far as I can see (except of course for scrambling your Wi-Fi card drivers, forcing you to download the newest ones).

Hope this helps!!!!!!!!!!!!

The H...............

According to the release documentation on TechNet, all versions of SQL Server 2008 except the Express editions ship with a copy of the .NET Framework 3.5 SP1. It seems Microsoft has bundled the .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 (not sure if its final RTM bits) with the .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 distribution.

I guess this explains why they say SQL Server 2008 doesn't require .NET Framework 3.5 but installs it if its not present. :P

So download .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 or just upgrade your Visual Studio 2008 to SP1 and you'll get 3.5 SP1 along with it.

I decided to make a post about it to clear up the confusion.

http://craign.net/2008/08/24/sql-server-2008-and-net-framework-20-sp2-dependency-explained/