Installing SQL server 2005 through windows c# setup project

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I have a windows c# application with its setup file. Now I wish to install SQL Server 2005 express edition while the setup of my application is being installed on any computer. Is this possible ? How ?

Very complex. I suggest you to try [LocalDB](http://stackoverflow.com/questions/9655362/localdb-deployment-on-client-pc) (if you can switch to more recent versions of SqlServer) — Steve, Apr 12 '13 at 12:51
I have a code that installs a SQL server 2005 express edition exe file. But I dont know how to attach that file to the setup project so that sql gets installed while the setup runs — user2274463, Apr 12 '13 at 12:53

score 1 · Accepted Answer · edited May 23 '17 at 11:49

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you can set Prequisities to you setup for this.

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edited May 23 '17 at 11:49

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answered Apr 12 '13 at 12:52

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But does it install sql server if not present on the user machine ? or does it just checks if sql server is present or now ? – user2274463 Apr 12 '13 at 12:54
you have to set the option like Download online or from Folder – Mohammad Arshad Alam Apr 12 '13 at 12:56
can you please explain in detail ? as i tried doing a number of things but they didnt work out – user2274463 Apr 12 '13 at 12:57
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/923439/how-to-add-sql-server-2008-express-to-list-of-prerequisites – Mohammad Arshad Alam Apr 12 '13 at 12:59

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Apr 12 '13 at 12:58

Yes you can
Add custom action by right clicking setup project --> view --> Custom Actions --> right click Custom Actions --> Add Custom Actions.

Now going to add the prerequisites for your setup project.

Select your setup project, right click and go to properties, then click the Prerequisites button. there u can set url

Installing SQL server 2005 through windows c# setup project

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