About Microsoft SQL Server 2019 Express
Microsoft SQL Server 2019 Express is a powerful and reliable free data management system that delivers a rich and reliable data store for lightweight Web Sites and desktop applications.
Microsoft SQL Server 2019 Express 15.2204.5490.2
Microsoft SQL Server 2019 Express is a powerful and reliable free data management system that delivers a rich and reliable data store for lightweight Web Sites and desktop applications.
- By Microsoft
- Proprietary
Technical details
| Publisher | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Version | 15.2204.5490.2 |
| License | Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. |
| Installer type | exe |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Package ID | Microsoft.SQLServer.2019.Express |
| Requirements | Windows 10 or later |
Install Microsoft SQL Server 2019 Express from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=Microsoft.SQLServer.2019.Express -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=Microsoft.SQLServer.2019.Express -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=Microsoft.SQLServer.2019.Express -e- Silent install with the offline installer
"SQL2019-SSEI-Expr.exe" /IACCEPTSQLSERVERLICENSETERMS /ENU /ACTION=Install /quiet /InstallPath="c:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server"
Frequently asked questions
Is Microsoft SQL Server 2019 Express free?
Microsoft SQL Server 2019 Express is proprietary software from Microsoft. Check the publisher's license terms for pricing and usage rights.
What is the latest version of Microsoft SQL Server 2019 Express?
The latest version is 15.2204.5490.2.
Is it safe to download Microsoft SQL Server 2019 Express?
The download button links to the official installer published on download.microsoft.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 1333bac5283998a18f761816f0fd09028e50e89d7085f39338b57a01549e5015.
Which Windows versions does Microsoft SQL Server 2019 Express support?
Microsoft SQL Server 2019 Express requires Windows 10 or later and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.
How do I install Microsoft SQL Server 2019 Express silently?
Run the offline installer with "SQL2019-SSEI-Expr.exe" /IACCEPTSQLSERVERLICENSETERMS /ENU /ACTION=Install /quiet /InstallPath="c:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server", or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=Microsoft.SQLServer.2019.Express -e --silent.
How do I uninstall Microsoft SQL Server 2019 Express?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Microsoft SQL Server 2019 Express and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Microsoft.SQLServer.2019.Express -e.
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