installing SQL Server 2008 on Windows 7 64-bit

I am trying to install SQL S开发者_运维百科erver 2008 on a Windows 7 64-bit machine.

I have a message telling me that this program is not compatible with my windows version and I have to install .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 for 64-bit.

I have downloaded it from internet but also I can't install it.

How can this be solved?

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Try these steps to ensure your installation of SQL Server 2008 goes smoothly.

• Install the latest .NET Framework (4.0 at the moment). Ensure that the installer you have supports your platform (i.e. both x86 and x64).
• Reboot as needed.
• Install SQL Server 2008 x64 (yes, there are different builds).
• Install SQL Server 2008 service packs.

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Have you downloaded a 32-bit version of SQL Server? Get a 64 bit one!

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Do you have IA64 SQL Server instead of x64?