Posted on: 12/29/2010 3:31:21 PM | Views : 528

I'm having a difficult time installing this.  I have Sql Server Express 10.50.1600 on Windows Home Premium.  I have IIS installed.  I have a menu item for Report Server Configuration, but I don't have the databases, so I figure I need a download.
First I downloaded RS with Advanced Services (ver 10.50.1601)  When I ran this it said there were incompatibilites and I would have to install Service Pack 1 afterwards.  I hit a button to continue but the program exited.
Next I attempted to install SP2.  This required the framework 4.0, and I installed that.  I got to the step where I select 'Add features to an existing instance of SqlServer 2008'  then I get an error:
        The instance ID is required but it is missing.
And it won't continue.  I don't see how to get past this.
I found a post that says I need the Microsoft Web Platform Installer 2.0 (for some reason).  When ...

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