Article ID: 906161 - Last Review: November 20, 2007 - Revision: 1.3

The 32-bit version of the SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services Instance Rename tool (ASInstanceRename.exe) does not work correctly on a 64-bit computer

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SYMPTOMS

The 32-bit version of the Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services Instance Rename tool (ASInstanceRename.exe) does not work correctly if the Instance Rename tool is installed on a 64-bit computer.
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WORKAROUND

If the 32-bit version of SQL Server Tools is installed on a 64-bit computer, follow these steps:
  1. Uninstall the 32-bit version of SQL Server Tools.
  2. Install the 64-bit version of SQL Server Tools from the SQL Server 2005 product CD.
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MORE INFORMATION

In the future, you will be able to download a separate stand-alone update to resolve this problem.
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APPLIES TO
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Developer Edition
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Enterprise Edition
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Enterprise Edition for Itanium-based Systems
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Enterprise X64 Edition
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Standard X64 Edition
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition for Itanium-based Systems
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