If you’re using AMD Phenom 3-core processors, SQL Server 2005 won’t install without going through some hoops first. Microsoft just published a knowledge base article on SQL 2005 errors on 3 and 6 core servers.
I don’t usually blog about knowledge base articles, but I got such a laugh out of that one that I just had to share it.
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hi,
I’m running WinXP and that KB fix didn’t work for me, wondering which OS you are using to run SQL 2005 ?
I don’t use an AMD processor, so I can’t help you there. You probably want to call Microsoft for support.
The fix http://tinyurl.com/c37ewp worked for me, thanks anyway.
i used AMD Phenom 3-core processors,os 2003 server. sql server2005 not installed my system plz help me and ram 2gb .
Sandeep – can you be more specific about the problem that you’re having? For example, can you include error messages?
Hello.
I am using AMD Phenom II X6 1055T.
I have this problem while i am trying to install sql server 2005 on windows xp sp3. The workaround with /NUMPROCS=1 doesn’t work.
But i found the solution by disabling all the other 5-cores on BIOS.
After i sucessfully install it, i apply the SP3 for sql server 2005, then re-enable all the cores.
Solve the problem.
Forgot to mention.
I have 4gb of ram.
And i install on 32-bit windows XP SP3.
Anon – what’s the error you’re getting, and what edition of SQL Server are you using?
The error was the sql server services wouldn’t start. I traced it with visual studio and if i remember correctly, it runs an 64-bit code.
It’s sql server 2005 developer edition.