Which SQL Server is compatible for a Windows 7?

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Minimum Requirements to Run SQL Server 2012 Express and SQL Server Management Studio. To begin, please make sure the computer you will be using meets these minimum requirements: Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 or Windows Vista (SP2 or later).

Which SQL Server is suitable for Windows 7?

SQL Server 2008 express runtime is supported on Windows 7 and on Windows 2008 R2.

Can SQL Server 2016 run on Windows 7?

As the error message states SQL Server 2016 is not supported in Windows 7. You will have to upgrade to Windows 8 or higher or switch to a Windows Server operating system. Here is a list of all the operating systems (and other hardware and software requirements) in which SQL Server 2016 can be installed.

Does SQL Server 2017 work on Windows 7?

SQL Server 2017 does not support Windows 7, you need at least Windows 8. See https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/sql-server/install/hardware-and-software-requirements-for-installing-sql-server.

Can SQL Server 2014 run on Windows 7?

NET Framework 3.5 as requested by the subsequent SQL Server setup rule. Additionally, update KB958488 is needed if the PC wher you're installing SQL Server 2014 has Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2.

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