SQL Server 2005 Express SP2 Failing to Install

Like everyone else, I am having trouble installing the update. Error message
"0x2B26". I've seen the request for the summary file so here it is from the
hotfix folder:
___________________
Time: 04/07/2007 08:59:10.921
KB Number: KB921896
Machine: DG9YN1C1
OS Version: Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
Package Language: 1033 (ENU)
Package Platform: x86
Package SP Level: 2
Package Version: 3042
Command-line parameters specified:
/quiet
/allinstances
Cluster Installation: No

************************************************** ********************************
Prerequisites Check & Status
SQLSupport: Passed

************************************************** ********************************
Products Detected Language Level Patch Level
Platform Edition
Express Database Services (ACT7) ENU SP1 2005.090.2170.00
x86 EXPRESS
Express Database Services (SQLEXPRESS) ENU SP2 2005.090.3042.00
x86 EXPRESS

************************************************** ********************************
Products Disqualified & Reason
Product Reason
Express Database Services (ACT7) User authentication failed.
Please check to see if the password provided is correct or check to see if
the SQL Server Instance is set to Mixed Authentication

************************************************** ********************************
Processes Locking Files
Process Name Feature Type User Name
PID

************************************************** ********************************
Product Installation Status
Product : Express Database Services (ACT7)
Product Version (Previous): 2170
Product Version (Final) :
Status : Not Applied
Log File :
SQL Express Features : SQL_Data_Files,SQL_Engine,SQL_SharedTools
Error Number : 11046
Error Description : User authentication failed. Please check to see
if the password provided is correct or check to see if the SQL Server
Instance is set to Mixed Authentication
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Product : Express Database Services (SQLEXPRESS)
Product Version (Previous): 3042
Product Version (Final) :
Status : Not Selected
Log File :
SQL Express Features : SQL_Data_Files,SQL_Engine,SQL_SharedTools
Error Number : 0
Error Description :
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

************************************************** ********************************
Summary
User authentication failed. Please check to see if the password
provided is correct or check to see if the SQL Server Instance is set to
Mixed Authentication
Exit Code Returned: 11046

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"jeffn" <> wrote in message
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> Like everyone else, I am having trouble installing the update. Error message
> "0x2B26". I've seen the request for the summary file so here it is from the
> hotfix folder:


Convert it to decimal: 0x2B26 == 11046


> Error Number : 11046
> Error Description : User authentication failed. Please check to see
> if the password provided is correct or check to see if the SQL Server
> Instance is set to Mixed Authentication


> Summary
> User authentication failed. Please check to see if the password
> provided is correct or check to see if the SQL Server Instance is set to
> Mixed Authentication
> Exit Code Returned: 11046


Seems clear enough. Did you check this or change the password?


BTW posting in WU NG for help diagnosing these symptoms is a bit like
running down the steet chasing a delivery truck hoping that you will get some
help with a new appliance it just delivered... ; }


Good luck

Robert Aldwinckle
---

Download the update and install it manually. You WILL need the original
install CD.

--
tbark


"jeffn" wrote:

> Like everyone else, I am having trouble installing the update. Error message
> "0x2B26". I've seen the request for the summary file so here it is from the
> hotfix folder:
> ___________________
> Time: 04/07/2007 08:59:10.921
> KB Number: KB921896
> Machine: DG9YN1C1
> OS Version: Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
> Package Language: 1033 (ENU)
> Package Platform: x86
> Package SP Level: 2
> Package Version: 3042
> Command-line parameters specified:
> /quiet
> /allinstances
> Cluster Installation: No
>
> ************************************************** ********************************
> Prerequisites Check & Status
> SQLSupport: Passed
>
> ************************************************** ********************************
> Products Detected Language Level Patch Level
> Platform Edition
> Express Database Services (ACT7) ENU SP1 2005.090.2170.00
> x86 EXPRESS
> Express Database Services (SQLEXPRESS) ENU SP2 2005.090.3042.00
> x86 EXPRESS
>
> ************************************************** ********************************
> Products Disqualified & Reason
> Product Reason
> Express Database Services (ACT7) User authentication failed.
> Please check to see if the password provided is correct or check to see if
> the SQL Server Instance is set to Mixed Authentication
>
> ************************************************** ********************************
> Processes Locking Files
> Process Name Feature Type User Name
> PID
>
> ************************************************** ********************************
> Product Installation Status
> Product : Express Database Services (ACT7)
> Product Version (Previous): 2170
> Product Version (Final) :
> Status : Not Applied
> Log File :
> SQL Express Features : SQL_Data_Files,SQL_Engine,SQL_SharedTools
> Error Number : 11046
> Error Description : User authentication failed. Please check to see
> if the password provided is correct or check to see if the SQL Server
> Instance is set to Mixed Authentication
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> Product : Express Database Services (SQLEXPRESS)
> Product Version (Previous): 3042
> Product Version (Final) :
> Status : Not Selected
> Log File :
> SQL Express Features : SQL_Data_Files,SQL_Engine,SQL_SharedTools
> Error Number : 0
> Error Description :
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> ************************************************** ********************************
> Summary
> User authentication failed. Please check to see if the password
> provided is correct or check to see if the SQL Server Instance is set to
> Mixed Authentication
> Exit Code Returned: 11046
>
>
>