Procedure: 1. Go into the core directory (Aspenoneev7.1dvd1\core\SQL2K5Expr
2. Rename File: "SQLServer2005_BC.msi" to "SQLServer2005_BC_Original.msi" (do this just in case things don't work)
3. Download "SQLServer2005_BC_x64.msi" from Microsoft and copy it to this directory
4. Copy the aspentechaspentech.asme file to a new file named "SQLServer2005_BC.msi" Do NOT rename it! Copy it. Both files (which are identical) must be in that directory for things to work.
5. Even after doing all of this, I got an error identifying AspenTech.AspenCxs.RemotingService.exe as a problem that took place during installation of AspenPlus and Hysys. I hit O.K. to continue several times and after the installation was completed (even though it reported a problem). Everything appears to work correctly.
sgm2 can you explain Step 4 of your procedure in more detail. Because there is no aspentech.asme file in the DVD installation kit...Also what do you mean by copy it into a new file called "SQLServer2005_BC.msi"?
Please help!! Thanks.