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 create a separate instance problems

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SQL_Newbie1
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Posted - 2010-02-23 : 21:16:02
I received a request today to create a separate instance in SQL 2005 Express, There is already a default instance setup and working properly. When I go through the setup and complete the setup I receive the following error "An installation package for the product Microsoft SQL Server Native client cannot be found. Try the installation again using a valid copy of the installation package 'sqlncli_x64.msi'."

After doing some looking online I have come across a possible fix of uninstalling the SQL Native Client then re-run the SQL Server setup again. My concern is what effect will this have on the already existing instance? I have no exp with SQL hence the handle.
   

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