http://static.88-198-14-226.clients...dowsInstaller-KB893803-v2-x86/463963.htmI am not sure if the file will even download properly, but maybe Microsoft Installer does need an older file.
AC tech support couldn't solve the problem, that makes the problem seem more mystifying
I think AC is great in support of AC, etc., but I feel if they had fixed the problem, it would have been more mystifying. AC support just isn't that strong with SQL Server.
uninstalled sql svr 2005, reinstalled AC, sql svr/AC was not loaded; reinstalled SQL SVr 2005, reinstalled AC...
I am not sure I follow. Basically, you started fresh, AC loaded but without SQL/AC. I am not sure what you mean by reinstalled SQL Server 2005. Was AC on the computer and then you installed SQL Server? How would AC make an instance if it is already loaded? Did you download Express and just install it? When you reference SQL Server 2005 are you always talking about Express. I tend to think of SQL Server 2005 as the standard edition and not Express unless Express is written out. Have you been able touse SQL Server Management Studio?
No matter how many times you have installed and uninstalled, I don't think the registry is going to be an issue.
Did you send a log to James? That may help. Have you opened up your AmazingCharts.xml file to see what path is listed there?
Finally, rather than reformat and do all of that work, which may not even solve the problem, why not consider talking with my expert. You can email him at no cost. I am sure he will let you know if he can fix it.
