Hi All:
I 'm trying to install SQL Server 2005 Express Edition (with Visual
Studio 2005) and I get the following error:

Error code 1706 for this component means "The endpoint format is
invalid.

I used a new copy (fresh copy) of Windows XP SP2 and Windows 2000 SP4,
and I got this error in all these versions...
Any idea?

Thanks;
Gus