Here are some steps for using SQL Express 2005:
http://www.seanliming.com/Docs/XPe%2...ta%20notes.pdf

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Sean Liming
www.sjjmicro.com / www.seanliming.com
Book Author - XP Embedded Advanced, XP Embedded Supplemental Toolkit
"Logic Rules" <LogicRules@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> When I attempt to install the database engine I get the message "A SQL
> Server
> or MSDE database engine is already installed."
> I have SQL Express 2005 installed, and I believe this is causing the
> message.
> Can I configure SQL 2005 Express to work with Windows Embedded or is there
> another method of installing the server for WinEmbed?
> Thank you for any help you may provide.