Which Sql Server Is Best for Windows 7?
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Which version of SQL Server is compatible with Windows 7?

In this article, Windows 7 indicates the client version of Windows 7. Windows Server 2008 R2 indicates the server version of Windows 7. For more information about hardware and software requirements for various versions of SQL Server, see Hardware and Software Requirements for Installing SQL Server 2012.

Does SQL Server 2019 work on Windows 7?

3 Answers. 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.

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