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# Installing Microsoft SQL Management Console

By default the Microsoft SQL Management Console is not installed. Its install program is however downloaded to your *Program Folder*. Should you require it you need to install it yourself.

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The install program is downloaded to *c:\program files\flow software\components\SQLExpress2005\SQLServer2005_SSMSEE.msi*
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1. Double click *SQLServer2005_SSMSEE.msi*. Click `Next`

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2. Read and accept the EULA agreement and click `Next`

   ![](/flow/images/installsmc2.jpg)

3. Enter your name and company name. Click `Next`

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4. Select the location to install to. It is highly recommended to use the default for easier support. Click `Next`

5. Click `Install` to being the installation

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6. Installation will begin. This will take a few moments

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7. Click `Finish`

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Please refer to the Microsoft SQL Management Console help files for information about using SQL Server.