Setup Error: Data source name not found and no default driver specified

I am getting the following error during the setup of the database engine (the other parts seem to install properly):

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SQL Server Setup could not connect to the database service for server configuration. The error was: [Microsoft][ODBC Driver Manager] Data source name not found and no default driver specified Refer to server error logs and setup logs for more information...

For help, click:http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink?LinkID=20476&ProdName=Microsoft%20SQL%20Server&ProdVer=9.00.1116&EvtSrc=setup.rll&EvtID=29545&EvtType=lib%5Codbc_connection.cpp@Do_sqlScript@OdbcConnection::connect@x8007ea75
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The machine in question is running/has installed the following:
XP SP2
VS 2005 (beta2.050215-4400)

The following seem to have installed properly
Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services Designer
Version 9.00.1116.00

Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services Designer
Version 9.00.1116.00

Microsoft SQL Server Report Designer
Version 9.00.1116.00

Microsoft SQL Server Report Model Designer
Version 9.00.1116.00

Previous beta versions of VS and SQLServer were installed at one point, but were removed per the instructions for installing the latest VS beta. The Express Tools were removed prior to the failed install.

What do I need to do to get the install to succeed?

[1840 byte] By [stand__sure] at [2008-2-27]
# 1
Go to Add or Remove Programs and find the listing for "Microsoft SQL Native Client". Remove this component. Next go to the installation media for the SQL CTP you're installing. Run .\Setup\sqlncli.msi. Next rerun the full SQL Server CTP setup: .\Setup.exe.

We've seen issue where earlier releases of SNAC (pre February CTP) cause problems with later releases.

Dan

DanJonesMSFT at 2007-9-9 > top of Msdn Tech,SQL Server,SQL Server Setup & Upgrade...
# 2
it worked -- thank you!

I did see a type library error, but the suite seems to run properly and interacts correctly with visual studio 2005 b2.

thanks again.

stand__sure at 2007-9-9 > top of Msdn Tech,SQL Server,SQL Server Setup & Upgrade...
# 3
It worked... thanks!
JorgeTressinoRua at 2007-9-9 > top of Msdn Tech,SQL Server,SQL Server Setup & Upgrade...

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