I have a very old and sick SQL 2005 (non Express) server today. My time machine does not go back far enough. I am looking for it to download - cannot find it searching Microsoft. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Best to contact Microsoft support.

Usually the Express is downloadable. 

Do you still have the SQL 2005 DVD?

If so, backup all databases and reinstall.

Hi keithln,

You can download SQL Server 2005 installation package from below links if you have a MSDN Subscription or TechNet Subscription.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/subscriptions/downloads/default.aspx  

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/subscriptions/downloads/default.aspx

Thanks,
Lydia Zhang

I have a very old and sick SQL 2005 (non Express) server today. My time machine does not go back far enough. I am looking for it to download - cannot find it searching Microsoft. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Is SQL server 2005 a necessity why cant you download SQL Server 2012 or 2014. They are much better and advanced than 2005, like you said its old and soon going out of support

Hi Keithln,

If you have a MSDN or TechNet Subscription you can download the software from the Subscriber Downloads area:

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/subscriptions/downloads/default.aspx 

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/subscriptions/downloads/default.aspx 

Hope this helps.

Hi,

Please look into below listed links,

http://www.microsoft.com/en-in/download/details.aspx?id=21844

http://www.microsoft.com/en-in/download/details.aspx?id=8961