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SQL Server Express 2022 Installation Issue
Hello, i tried to install the sql server express 2022 from this web site https://www.microsoft.com/it-it/download/details.aspx?id=104781 I downloaded the SQL package, but when I launch it, I get this screen. How can I correctly install the application?
SQL Server | Other
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2026-09-17T09:11:00.62+00:00
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Tecnico 3 Eter
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2026-09-17T09:11:20.7666667+00:00
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Subject: Inquiry Regarding SQL Server Licensing for Equipment Delivered to Overseas Customers
Dear Microsoft Team, Hello. We are currently reviewing the appropriate Microsoft SQL Server licensing model for equipment supplied to our customers. Our company manufactures inspection equipment and installs Microsoft SQL Server on PCs embedded within…
SQL Server | Other
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2026-09-16T23:11:15.4+00:00
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Kim, Harrison (Hongmin)
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2026-09-17T06:45:33.01+00:00
Erland Sommarskog
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What is Microsoft Plan for upgrading SSRS Report Viewer Control to Unified .NET platform
What is the Microsoft Plan for upgrading SSRS Report Viewer Control to Unified .NET platform? Link…
SQL Server Reporting Services
SQL Server Reporting Services
A SQL Server technology that supports the creation, management, and delivery of both traditional, paper-oriented reports and interactive, web-based reports.
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2025-03-12T20:54:28.5033333+00:00
Ambar Prajapati
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2026-09-17T05:19:01.0466667+00:00
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Emma Johnson
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How to download sql server 2022 developer edition
How to download sql server 2022 developer edition,i search many but not to find it..
SQL Server Database Engine
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
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2026-07-29T05:38:11.3766667+00:00
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Jenshiya M
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2026-09-17T04:34:00.61+00:00
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SIVASANKAR YEDDULA
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Report server doesn't support schedule refresh when using SharePoint Online as the data souce
Hi team, According to this page, https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/report-server/data-sources. I noticed the power BI report server doesn't support schedule refresh when connecting to SharePoint Online related as the data source. Would there be…
SQL Server Reporting Services
SQL Server Reporting Services
A SQL Server technology that supports the creation, management, and delivery of both traditional, paper-oriented reports and interactive, web-based reports.
3,181 questions
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Power BI Report Builder - Total is inflated
I am building a report in Report builder and am having difficulty getting the total to calculate correctly. I have four parameters (user name, start date, end date, and activity grouping) acting on the single dataset this report is drawing on. It is…
SQL Server Reporting Services
SQL Server Reporting Services
A SQL Server technology that supports the creation, management, and delivery of both traditional, paper-oriented reports and interactive, web-based reports.
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2026-09-16T21:57:57.9966667+00:00
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HGlon
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2026-09-16T22:02:25.7066667+00:00
Erland Sommarskog
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SQL Server 2022 MDS not showing data on portal after update
Hi After installing an updates on SQL Server 2022 i have problem with MDS. When i go to website and open a model I do not see data in it. Data are avaiable in views and by Excel addin. Is this some bug or I could have broke sth? Daniel
SQL Server | Other
SQL Server | Other
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2026-08-28T09:36:30.6566667+00:00
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Stawik
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2026-09-16T10:42:14.26+00:00
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Henrik Munch
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how do I add a user
How do I add a remote user on the same network to use the data in ms sql server
SQL Server Database Engine
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
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2026-09-13T13:28:06.26+00:00
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Ceci Bylls
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2026-09-16T04:05:42.2433333+00:00
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Asemeit
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Microsoft Fabric Warehouse Stored Procedure
Hello, I have a question about how a Fabric Warehouse accesses Lakehouse data. We have a stored procedure running in a Warehouse that references Lakehouse tables using syntax similar to the example below: SELECT DISTINCT end_reason_test FROM…
SQL Server | SQL Server Transact-SQL
SQL Server | SQL Server Transact-SQL
Programming language used to interact with SQL Server databases
291 questions
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2026-09-15T19:53:36.19+00:00
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Scott M
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2026-09-15T20:47:01.5433333+00:00
Erland Sommarskog
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Need clarity on SQL Server Always On Licensing
Hi there! I have a query regarding the licensing and configuration requirements for SQL Server Always On High Availability. One of our clients has procured SQL Server Enterprise Edition with Software Assurance, with a 1 × 2-core license pack. The…
SQL Server | Other
SQL Server | Other
Additional SQL Server features and topics not covered by specific categories
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2026-09-15T09:58:32.84+00:00
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karna sharath kumar Reddy
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2026-09-15T14:35:31.24+00:00
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Bruce (SqlWork.com)
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When installing SQL server 2022 Express Edition, getting message "Oops: This version of installer is no longer supported. Please download again from the download site.
When installing SQL server 2022 Express Edition, getting message "Oops: This version of installer is no longer supported. Please download again from the download site. I have repeated the same process 10+ time with the help of all available free…
SQL Server | Other
SQL Server | Other
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2026-09-12T09:19:00.9433333+00:00
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MUHAMMAD SHAFIQ
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2026-09-12T12:51:15.8733333+00:00
Erland Sommarskog
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Installed SQL server 2022 express on windows 11 PC - Database engine services failed
After the install have "Completed with failures" with "Database Engine Services" with Failed status I just a desktop tech and do not know much about SQL server express and the end-user does not either but needs this software…
SQL Server Database Engine
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
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2026-09-02T13:13:03.4766667+00:00
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Collins, John L
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2026-09-11T20:41:40.6066667+00:00
Collins, John L
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SSRS Report keeps Timing out
I wrote an SSRS Report that runs a stored proc, outputs data to a shared drive as a TEXT file. The file is 50MB, but sometimes it doesn't time out, sometimes it does. I have adjusted the timeout settings in both VS and in the SSRS subscription dialog.…
SQL Server Reporting Services
SQL Server Reporting Services
A SQL Server technology that supports the creation, management, and delivery of both traditional, paper-oriented reports and interactive, web-based reports.
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2026-09-09T23:22:25.3766667+00:00
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Corey Fleig
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2026-09-11T16:01:07.0933333+00:00
Erland Sommarskog
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Where are the SQL Server developer edition downloads
Where are the developer edition download files for SQL Server 2022, SQL Server 2019, and SQL Server 2017?
SQL Server Database Engine
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
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2026-03-24T22:21:49.96+00:00
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Steve Margolis
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2026-09-11T06:52:59.34+00:00
SIVASANKAR YEDDULA
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Partition elimination on SQL Server 2025 running on Azure VM querying files in Storage Account
I'm trying to get partition elimination to work when using OPENROWSET on SQL Server 2025 running on an Azure VM and querying files in an Storage Account with Hierarchical namespace enabled. I have no more ideas how to get it to work. My starting point…
SQL Server | SQL Server Transact-SQL
SQL Server | SQL Server Transact-SQL
Programming language used to interact with SQL Server databases
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2026-08-23T14:42:19.6566667+00:00
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Jerry Rausk
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2026-09-10T12:22:04.3266667+00:00
Dan Guzman
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How to install SQL Server Developer on a Snapdragon Laptop - I did ask on this which is completely related, bur was told to start a new thread!
HI, Can you install SQL Express on Snapdragon or just Azure SQL as the other thread describes Cheers Karl
SQL Server Database Engine
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
775 questions
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2026-09-02T15:43:27.27+00:00
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Karl Jones
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2026-09-08T14:52:01.7233333+00:00
Bruce (SqlWork.com)
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Always On AG secondary replicas showing DISCONNECTED despite endpoint and network checks passing
We are facing an issue with a SQL Server Always On Availability Group where the secondary replica remains DISCONNECTED. We have verified that the HADR endpoint is STARTED, uses TCP port 5022, and AES encryption. The SQL Server service accounts are…
SQL Server | Other
SQL Server | Other
Additional SQL Server features and topics not covered by specific categories
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2026-09-06T06:41:32.6166667+00:00
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Gowtham K
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2026-09-08T12:13:55.97+00:00
Erland Sommarskog
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Support for Entra User Identity Passthrough to Remote MCP (SQL MCP Server) in Azure AI Foundry (Prompt Agent vs. Hosted Agent)
Azure AI Foundry: Entra User Identity Passthrough to Remote MCP (Prompt Agent vs. Hosted Agent) Hello Microsoft Community, I'm trying to determine whether Azure AI Foundry supports end-user identity passthrough when invoking a Remote MCP Server (SQL…
SQL Server Integration Services
SQL Server Integration Services
A Microsoft platform for building enterprise-level data integration and data transformations solutions.
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2026-09-08T07:50:13.63+00:00
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Herman Tsago
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2026-09-08T08:00:50.6066667+00:00
Herman Tsago
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New CE ignores statistics for LIKE predicates on varchar columns with UTF-8 collations — fixed 9% guess (partially fixed in CE 170, `%x%` still affected, no backport)
SUMMARY For varchar columns using any UTF-8 collation (collation name ending in _UTF8), the modern cardinality estimator (CE model 120 to 160) never consults the histogram or string statistics for LIKE predicates. Every "LIKE 'prefix%'" and…
SQL Server Database Engine
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
775 questions
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2026-08-21T14:07:13.2433333+00:00
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Hubert
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2026-09-07T13:50:27.14+00:00
Erland Sommarskog
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What is Function app pricing Y1 means?
Hello , I used azure function app for deployment. What is pricing of this service. My billing statement does not show anything related that. What is "Y1" ????
Azure Functions
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Azure App Service
Azure App Service is a service used to create and deploy scalable, mission-critical web apps.
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SQL Server | Other
SQL Server | Other
Additional SQL Server features and topics not covered by specific categories
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2023-08-14T11:41:48.9133333+00:00
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Shrikant Alone
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2026-09-07T04:52:39.2033333+00:00
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DIVYAM SALUJA
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