vwd express beta 2 unable to open .mdf files

installed vwd beta 2 and the process also installed sql server express April CTP. I used to have the two versions of the beta 2 installed and everything was operational. With the vwd beta 2 and sql server April CTP, I try to add a database with the "add new item, SQL Database" option from right-clicking on App_Data directory in the Solution Explorer. The process seems to execute, except when I try to open the database (intravis.mdf), I receive this error: "The file cannot be opened with the selected editor. Please choose another editor."

I also do not have any items on what I suspect is the database tab, next to the Solution Explorer tab. The tab is completely blank.

When I first did this install, I would receive the "Package cannot load..." error. I tried the solution suggested in the forum (remove the duplicate file in the %windir%/assembly). That solved the package cannot load error.

And now the regular beta 2 version of sql server express is no longer on the site, only the April CTP.

Any ideas?

thanks,
chuck

[1041 byte] By [crbeckman] at [2008-2-21]
# 1
Disregard, this is just another example of the ctp install and uninstall issues.

<start rant>I don't worry about it if the software has bugs or other issues, that is expected and what ctp and beta is all about. But all software should uninstall cleanly. I push my developers to adhere to that policy.</end rant>

Ended up using Virtual PC (awesome program - attaboys all around) to create win 2k pro image. Did several test installs until one worked. Operational now.

thanks,
chuck

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