Error Message: Setup Failed because MSSQL$SQLExpress is disabled for the current hardware pr

When installing SQLEXPRESS I am getting this message:

Setup failed because service MSSQL$SQLExpress is disabled for the current hardware profile. Services must be set with the current Hardware Profile logon property enabled.

Anybody knows how to fix this problem?

Eitan

Can you describe the machine you're trying to install on (architecture, os, etc)?|||

It is windows 2000 server edition.

The SQL Server Express was installed and working fine.

I to installed the SQL Server 2005 Developer Edition but it brought my computer to a halt almost so I uninstalled.

After uninstalling it the SQL Server Express did not work and I am trying to re-install it.

Thanks

Eitan

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You might want to try the following guidance on cleaning up the machine before reinstalling.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/909967

Michelle

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Do you have MSSQL$SQLExpress service installed at all in SCM?

If so go to service properties and on Log On tab enable HW profile.

If the service is not installed open regedit and delete this registry key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Hardware Profiles\Current\System\CurrentControlSet\Enum\ROOT\LEGACY_MSSQL$SQLExpress