title: SQL Server Express 2008 with Management Studio
body: <p>I need to install SQL Server Express 2008 and learn how to deal with a database (learning MVC 4). I have worked with SQL on MySQL/PhpMyAdmin before so that's the only base I have...</p>
  
  <p>I cannot manage the installation of it along with the management tools. After fixing a number of errors, I finally managed to install SQL Server Express 2008 SP3, which came with no Management Studio/Tools. I downloaded SQL Express 2008 Management Studio from the Microsoft website and when I launched it before I installed SQL Express 2008, I got an option for to install the Management Tools. However, if I installed it, I was missing a bunch of stuff (such as the Server Browser) and I could not connect. </p>
  
  <p>So I uninstalled it, and now I have SQL Server Express 2008 without any GUI that I can see other than the Configuration Manager.</p>
  
  <p>However, if I run the Management Studio package I downloaded, now there is no Management Tools box to tick anymore. Does this mean it's already installed? If so, where? I cannot find it in my programs...</p>
  
  <p>I have been trying to get this sorted for days now and I'm really at a loss. How do I install the Management Studio only, for SQL Server 2008? </p>
  
  <p>FYI, I am trying to install this on two machines:</p>
  
  <p>1) Windows 8.1 32bit VM with Visual Studio Express 2013.</p>
  
  <p>2) Windows 7 64bit with Visual Studio 2013.</p>
  
  <p>And can't make it work on either! Though getting it to work on Windows 8.1 is my priority, if you have a solution/tips/tricks for Win 7 that'd be a great start already.</p>
  
  <p>Thanks for any help! </p>