Most recent version of SQL Server Management Studio that works with Windows 7 pre SP1?

Question

I am trying to do some work with SQL Server 2008 (not 2008 r2, just 2008) that is installed on a Windows 7 Pro 32-bit PC. It's just Windows 7 with no Service Pack 1 applied. I have no option to update the PC, can only use it as it is now.

I am trying to find a version of SQL Server Management Studio that will install on this PC. Does anyone know?

I tried v17.9.1 but I got an error saying that Win 7 SP1 is required. Unfortunately I have no option to install SP1 and the computer has no access to the internet either.

What was the last version that DID install on just plain Windows 7?

Cheers.

Answer 1

The solution was to download SSMS from the installation media for Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 R2 SP2 - Express Edition which at the time of this posting is still available from this link .

I chose to only download the file: SQLManagementStudio_x86_ENU.exe

When I installed it I chose "New Installation" and not "Existing Installation" which apparently won't work.

I also tried to install SSMS 16.5.3 but it did not work, it also requires Win 7 SP1 if installing that version in Win 7.

I still don't know what is the most recent version of SSMS that will install in Win 7 (minus SP1).