About Microsoft SQL Server 2025 Express
SQL Server 2025 Express is a free edition of SQL Server, ideal for development and production for desktop, web, and small server applications.
Microsoft SQL Server 2025 Express 17.0.1000.7
SQL Server 2025 Express is a free edition of SQL Server, ideal for development and production for desktop, web, and small server applications.
- By Microsoft Corporation
- Proprietary
- Updated Dec 18, 2025
Technical details
| Publisher | Microsoft Corporation |
|---|---|
| Version | 17.0.1000.7 |
| Release date | 2025-12-18 |
| License | Proprietary |
| Installer type | exe |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Package ID | Microsoft.SQLServer.2025.Express |
Install Microsoft SQL Server 2025 Express from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=Microsoft.SQLServer.2025.Express -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=Microsoft.SQLServer.2025.Express -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=Microsoft.SQLServer.2025.Express -e- Silent install with the offline installer
"SQL2025-SSEI-Expr.exe" /IACCEPTSQLSERVERLICENSETERMS /ENU /ACTION=Install /quiet /InstallPath="c:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server"
Frequently asked questions
Is Microsoft SQL Server 2025 Express free?
Microsoft SQL Server 2025 Express is proprietary software from Microsoft Corporation. Check the publisher's license terms for pricing and usage rights.
What is the latest version of Microsoft SQL Server 2025 Express?
The latest version is 17.0.1000.7, released on Dec 18, 2025.
Is it safe to download Microsoft SQL Server 2025 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 1c677a33b318481c3217128835f8405cf0026621dcd04b13eb6cb0982e823f27.
Which Windows versions does Microsoft SQL Server 2025 Express support?
Microsoft SQL Server 2025 Express runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.
How do I install Microsoft SQL Server 2025 Express silently?
Run the offline installer with "SQL2025-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.2025.Express -e --silent.
How do I uninstall Microsoft SQL Server 2025 Express?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Microsoft SQL Server 2025 Express and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Microsoft.SQLServer.2025.Express -e.
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