Install SQL Server 2005 Express Edition & Enabling Remote Client Connection

Run the installation. You can download it from here.

 

Click Next>

It is optional, if you want to send error reports to Microsoft then check them. I will not disturb Microsoft and leave these boxes unchecked

 

Enabling Remote Client Connection

Click Start->All Programs->Microsoft SQL Server 2005->Configuration Tools->SQL Server Surface Area Configuration…Click Surface Area Configuration for Services and Connections

 

Click OK, and reload Database Engine service:

Click OK.