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Readme Files for SQL Server 2005 SP2 and SQL Server 2005 SP2 Express Editions and Tools

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ReadmeSQLEXP2005Toolkit.htm

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ReadmeSSMSE2005.htm

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RequirementsSQLEXP2005.htm

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sqlhotfix_setuphelp.exe

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Before you install SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 2 (SP2), download, extract, and read the SP2 Setup documentation (sqlhotfix_setuphelp.exe), and review the SP2 readme file. Before you install SQL Server 2005 SP2 Express editions and tools, read the related readme files.