MSDE to SQL 2005 Express upgrade options

the readme file for 1.3R reads:

"Note that an instance of MSDE 2000 that is upgraded to SQL Express may not work with Retail Management System. Instead, you should uninstall MSDE and do a clean install of SQL Express."

do you create a backup in SOA, uninstall MSDE, install SQL express, restore from backup in SOA?

just wanted to double check to avoid any surprises.

thanks,

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Eddie B
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Yes, that would be the way to go.

I have, however, upgraded MSDE to Express with no problems. Probably because everyth> the readme file for 1.3R reads:

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ozzie

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