From: PCNovice on
This ANSWER should be in the top for this irritating problem...How do you get
past this?

The current system does not meet the recommended hardware requirements for
this SQL Server release. For detailed hardware and software requirements, see
the readme file or SQL Server Books Online.

Many, many, thanks!

"Topspeak" wrote:

> HERE IS THE SOLUTION. It worked (after hundreds of failed attempts to install
> this update).
>
> Usually when updates don't install, you likely have half-way installed
> installation files on your computer - which is conflicting with the new
> install.
>
> So, do this:
>
> 1. Go to - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301 and click on Download the
> Windows Installer Cleanup Utility package now.
>
> 2. After installing Windows Cleanup Utility, open Windows Cleanup Utility,
> select the Microsoft SQL installation files and click "Remove" (Be sure to
> remove the right files.)
>
> 3. Go here and download and install the product -
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=3181842a-4090-4431-acdd-9a1c832e65a6&displaylang=en
>
> Now it should install properly for you.
>
> "Todd" wrote:
>
> > I'm installing a new computer.
> >
> > Just installed MS-Office 2007 on Dell Optiplex 755. Windows XP Pro.
> > Had 22 updates to install.
> >
> > Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Edition Service Pack 3 (KB955706) is
> > failing multiple times. Only get the following error message:
> >
> > Error Code: 0x1117B
> > Try to install the update again, or request help from one of the following
> > resources.
> >
> > There is ABSOLUTELY NO HELP ABOUT THIS FAILURE ANYWHERE ON MS SITE!
> >
> > What is the problem???
> > How do I fix it???
> >
> > Thanks
From: Krissa on
Thank you, that worked beautifully....

"Topspeak" wrote:

> HERE IS THE SOLUTION. It worked (after hundreds of failed attempts to install
> this update).
>
> Usually when updates don't install, you likely have half-way installed
> installation files on your computer - which is conflicting with the new
> install.
>
> So, do this:
>
> 1. Go to - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301 and click on Download the
> Windows Installer Cleanup Utility package now.
>
> 2. After installing Windows Cleanup Utility, open Windows Cleanup Utility,
> select the Microsoft SQL installation files and click "Remove" (Be sure to
> remove the right files.)
>
> 3. Go here and download and install the product -
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=3181842a-4090-4431-acdd-9a1c832e65a6&displaylang=en
>
> Now it should install properly for you.
>
> "Todd" wrote:
>
> > I'm installing a new computer.
> >
> > Just installed MS-Office 2007 on Dell Optiplex 755. Windows XP Pro.
> > Had 22 updates to install.
> >
> > Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Edition Service Pack 3 (KB955706) is
> > failing multiple times. Only get the following error message:
> >
> > Error Code: 0x1117B
> > Try to install the update again, or request help from one of the following
> > resources.
> >
> > There is ABSOLUTELY NO HELP ABOUT THIS FAILURE ANYWHERE ON MS SITE!
> >
> > What is the problem???
> > How do I fix it???
> >
> > Thanks
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