Thanks Sean,
I will give it a shot. Will be back with further problems.

"Sean Liming (MVP)" wrote:

>
> Here are some steps for using SQL Express 2005:
> http://www.seanliming.com/Docs/XPe%2...ta%20notes.pdf
>
> --
> Regards,
>
> 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
> news:3CF52675-D69C-42B1-94D7-C8AC430AD3B2@microsoft.com...
> > 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.
>
>