SQL Server 2008 Express with Tools not compatable with Windows 8?

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I am trying to install SQL Server 2008 Express, but I keep getting compatibility issue box. When I use the online search for help, it informs me that it is not compatible with Windows 8. It is for a homework assignment. I must install SQL Server and use two database files that are located online. I have been trying to follow the directions to get the databases and SQL Server to work but I am coming up empty. I do not have to use SQL Server 2008 Express with Tools, but that is what the page with the downloadable databases on it is saying to use. I am at a complete loss and keep coming up empty. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Mary

Posted 11-Nov-14 12:00pm

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DamithSL 11-Nov-14 19:01pm

What is the error you getting?
If you have 64 bit machine you need to download the 64bit setup.

Philippe Mori 11-Nov-14 19:28pm

If it say that it is incompatible then you either need a service pack (SQL Express 2008 SP3) or a newer version (2012 or 2014) and as already pointed out, on a 64 bit system you should install the 64 bit version.

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Kornfeld Eliyahu Peter · Answer 1 · 2014-11-11T19:55:00

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http://blogs.msdn.com/b/sqlexpress/archive/2012/03/02/sql-server-express-and-windows-8.aspx[^]

Posted 11-Nov-14 19:55pm

Kornfeld Eliyahu Peter