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how can i check whether sql server 2008 is installed or not in C# .net window application ??

i am creating C#.net window application , in my application i want to check whether sql server 2008 is installed or not (when my application start) ??

and if sql server 2008 is not installed in my system then it will give appropriate message , but how can i do this ?
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i want to check it when my application start and check it through C# coding ....
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Hello:
You have to choices from my point of view.
One is searching in windows registry.  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Microsoft SQL Server\100.
Another choice, more complex maybe, is adding a launch condition to your msi installation, in case you have one.

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hi @rawinnlnx9:-

i got the below error , what can i do ?

"The type 'Microsoft.SqlServer.Management.Common.IAlterable' is defined in an assembly that is not referenced. You must add a reference to assembly 'Microsoft.SqlServer.ConnectionInfo, Version=10.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=89845dcd8080cc91'."
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where i can download Microsoft.SqlServer.Management.Common dll ??