Yesterday I have tried to install SQL Management Studio Express on Vista Business x64. But An error code 29506 encountered and installation failed and roll-back.

I have observed that most of apps based on MSI (.msi) encountered in Windows Vista, when UAC enabled. The main problem with MSI files is that you cannot right click it and “Run as Administrator” to bypass UAC validation. To solve this problem, Either you have to logged-in as Default Administrator account or disable UAC.

MSSQL_MSE_Error29506

But don’t worry, There is another way to install SQL Management Studio Express on Windows Vista x64 flawlessly.

How To:

  1. Run CMD as Administrator and Approve the UAC prompt and type the full absolute path of the MSI file, Such as:
  2. C:\>E:\Downloads\SSMS_x64.msi

  3. Follow your screen instruction and be happy with Windows Computing.

Applies To:

  • Windows Vista x64 editions
  • Windows 7 x64 editions

66 responses to “FIX: Error Code 29506, While installing SQL Management Studio Express on Windows Vista x64”

  1. pupu Avatar
    pupu

    thank you very much !!!!

  2. Pankaj Avatar
    Pankaj

    wow.. thanx paul.. it worked for me as well…

  3. Vadim Avatar
    Vadim

    TNX !

  4. Khaternakid Avatar
    Khaternakid

    Great….Worked for me…. (Win 7 user)

  5. Mike Avatar
    Mike

    Amazing, hehe.

  6. Steve Davis Avatar
    Steve Davis

    Worked great – Thanks

  7. Brent Avatar
    Brent

    Worked for me too. Thanks a ton!

  8. Thomas Avatar
    Thomas

    +1

  9. Dino Avatar
    Dino

    Perfect!
    It really works!

    Thanx a lot!

  10. Clay Vernon Avatar
    Clay Vernon

    Thanks, it worked perfectly!

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