Thanks for the suggestion. I went throught the process you suggested,
installing Net Framework first as required by the link you mentioned.
However, when I attempted to install the SQL file I got an error message.
The log file for that follows-
=== Verbose logging started: 9/2/2009 8:58:49 Build type: SHIP UNICODE
3.01.4001.5512 Calling process: h:\fbf1eb1d22274be0ebfedc87\setup.exe ===
MSI (c) (74:98) [08:58:49:312]: Resetting cached policy values
MSI (c) (74:98) [08:58:49:312]: Machine policy value 'Debug' is 0
MSI (c) (74:98) [08:58:49:312]: ******* RunEngine:
******* Product: h:\fbf1eb1d22274be0ebfedc87\Setup\SqlSupport.msi
******* Action:
******* CommandLine: **********
MSI (c) (74:98) [08:58:49:312]: Client-side and UI is none or basic: Running
entire install on the server.
MSI (c) (74:98) [08:58:49:312]: Grabbed execution mutex.
MSI (c) (74:98) [08:58:49:328]: Cloaking enabled.
MSI (c) (74:98) [08:58:49:328]: Attempting to enable all disabled priveleges
before calling Install on Server
MSI (c) (74:98) [08:58:49:343]: Incrementing counter to disable shutdown.
Counter after increment: 0
MSI (s) (70:6C) [08:58:49:359]: Grabbed execution mutex.
MSI (s) (70:3C) [08:58:49:359]: Resetting cached policy values
MSI (s) (70:3C) [08:58:49:359]: Machine policy value 'Debug' is 0
MSI (s) (70:3C) [08:58:49:359]: ******* RunEngine:
******* Product: h:\fbf1eb1d22274be0ebfedc87\Setup\SqlSupport.msi
******* Action:
******* CommandLine: **********
MSI (s) (70:3C) [08:58:49:359]: Machine policy value 'DisableUserInstalls'
is 0
MSI (s) (70:3C) [08:58:49:390]: File will have security applied from OpCode.
MSI (s) (70:3C) [08:58:49:515]: SOFTWARE RESTRICTION POLICY: Verifying
package --> 'h:\fbf1eb1d22274be0ebfedc87\Setup\SqlSupport.msi' against
software restriction policy
MSI (s) (70:3C) [08:58:49:515]: SOFTWARE RESTRICTION POLICY:
h:\fbf1eb1d22274be0ebfedc87\Setup\SqlSupport.msi has a digital signature
MSI (s) (70:3C) [08:58:51:062]: SOFTWARE RESTRICTION POLICY:
h:\fbf1eb1d22274be0ebfedc87\Setup\SqlSupport.msi is permitted to run at the
'unrestricted' authorization level.
MSI (s) (70:3C) [08:58:51:062]: End dialog not enabled
MSI (s) (70:3C) [08:58:51:062]: Original package ==>
h:\fbf1eb1d22274be0ebfedc87\Setup\SqlSupport.msi
MSI (s) (70:3C) [08:58:51:062]: Package we're running from ==>
C:\WINDOWS\Installer\161009.msi
MSI (s) (70:3C) [08:58:51:078]: APPCOMPAT: looking for appcompat database
entry with ProductCode '{53F5C3EE-05ED-4830-994B-50B2F0D50FCE}'.
MSI (s) (70:3C) [08:58:51:078]: APPCOMPAT: no matching ProductCode found in
database.
MSI (s) (70:3C) [08:58:51:093]: MSCOREE already loaded, using loaded copy
MSI (s) (70:3C) [08:58:51:109]: Couldn't find local patch ''. Looking for it
at its source.
MSI (s) (70:3C) [08:58:51:109]: Resolving Patch source.
MSI (s) (70:3C) [08:58:51:109]: User policy value 'SearchOrder' is 'nmu'
MSI (s) (70:3C) [08:58:51:109]: User policy value 'DisableMedia' is 0
MSI (s) (70:3C) [08:58:51:109]: Machine policy value 'AllowLockdownMedia' is 0
MSI (s) (70:3C) [08:58:51:109]: SOURCEMGMT: Media enabled only if package is
safe.
MSI (s) (70:3C) [08:58:51:125]: SOURCEMGMT: Looking for sourcelist for
product {DE917C66-5906-4D8B-91D7-58CFBCB8466B}
MSI (s) (70:3C) [08:58:51:125]: Note: 1: 1706 2:
{DE917C66-5906-4D8B-91D7-58CFBCB8466B} 3:
MSI (s) (70:3C) [08:58:51:125]: SOURCEMGMT: Failed to resolve source
MSI (s) (70:3C) [08:58:51:125]: Note: 1: 1708
MSI (s) (70:3C) [08:58:51:125]: Note: 1: 2729
MSI (s) (70:3C) [08:58:51:156]: Note: 1: 2729
MSI (s) (70:3C) [08:58:51:156]: Product: Microsoft SQL Server Setup Support
Files (English) -- Installation failed.
MSI (s) (70:3C) [08:58:51:156]: MainEngineThread is returning 1612
The installation source for this product is not available. Verify that the
source exists and that you can access it.
h:\fbf1eb1d22274be0ebfedc87\Setup\SqlSupport.msi
MSI (c) (74:98) [08:58:51:265]: Decrementing counter to disable shutdown. If
counter >= 0, shutdown will be denied. Counter after decrement: -1
MSI (c) (74:98) [08:58:51:265]: MainEngineThread is returning 1612
=== Verbose logging stopped: 9/2/2009 8:58:51 ===
"TaurArian" wrote:
> GRM wrote:
> :: My computer is evidently attempting to install an update every night
> :: when I shut it down. The attempts fail. The update is for SQL 2005
> :: Express Edition Service Pack 3 (KB955706). The log shows error code
> :: is 0x64C. How can I solve this problem? Any help would be greatly
> :: appreciated!
>
>
>
> Note: To upgrade SQL Server 2005 Express Edition, obtain the SP3 version of
> Express Edition or Express Edition with Advanced Services.
> See: http://www.microsoft.com/express/sql...s/default.aspx
>
> Download the full SQL 2005 Express Edition Service Pack 3 for your version
> and install that.
> --
>
> TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2010 - Update Services
> http://taurarian.mvps.org
> ======================================
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> or guarantees and doesn't give any rights.
>
>
>
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