如何避免安装此Service Pack（Service Pack的安装尺寸非常大，需要花费大量时间才能安装应用程序）

Question

I've created a single setup containing my .net application and database which runs under the .net 3.5 framework.

My application can only run if we install the SQLExpress service pack - how can I avoid this service pack installation>

The service pack is huge and it is taking a long time to get the application installed.

Could you please suggest how I can avoid this long installation?

Answer 1

My application can only run if we install the SQLExpress service pack - how can I avoid this service pack installation>

So you want to have the service pack, but not install it?

Have you looked into a slipstreamed set up? (Ie combining RTM and SP into a single installer.)

Knowing what version of SQL Express you are targeting would help (and how you deal with a latter version of SQL Express already present).