Problems with installing SQL Server 2005 Developer Edition

Hi,

I downloaded SQL Server 2005 Developer Edition (x86) via MSDNAA (the package conatins 2 cd images the download program CRC checked them and all. I'm trying to install it on Windows XP prof. sp2).

When I mount the first CD, the installation menu comes up, if from the Install menu I select

"Server components, tools, Books Online, and samples"

an error message pops up saying:

"The application or DLL D:\Setup\setupex.dll is not a valid Windows image. Please check this against your installation diskette."

When I press OK, it pops up again, then after clicking on OK one more time the Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Setup window comes up. After accepting the installation conditions and clicking next, it takes me to the "Installing Prerequisites" phrase, where when I press the Install button, it writes:

"Errors occured during the installation:

Error 193 installing .NET Framework 2.0"

Then the installation freezes, and I must press cancel (after that, the installation breaks saying: SQL Server Setup unexpectedly failed...)

If in the installation menu I choose

" Install SQL Server Upgrade Advisor"

or

" Run the SQL Native Client Installation Wizard"

a warning pops up saying:

"This installation package could not be opened.

Contact the application vendor to verify that this is a

valid Windows Installer package."

When I press OK, the warning disappeares, nothing happens.

I have .NET Framework 2.0, running VS2005 Prof. with no problem, had MS SQL Server 2005 Express Edition, but uninstalled it (never used), and just installed the latest MSI.

Searched the net for the "error 193" message, but haven't found anything that actually could help my case.

Thank you for your help.

You say you are mounting the installation CD, with what software are you mounting the CD/DVD image. Guess that if the DVD is CRC Check-ok there is a problem with your mounting software, not with the actual image.

HTH, Jens Suessmeyer.

http://www.sqlserver2005.de
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Oh yes, I forgot to mention that I tried to burn the iso too. Used Damon Tools 4.0 for mounting and Magic ISO for burning. (burnt version gives the same errors)

|||I have exactly the same problem. Did you overcome this? I can't find any answers on the web.
I've downloaded the image several times, tried mounting using several different tools, and tried burning to disc but always the same error. Also tried repairing .net 2 framework.