I downloaded the file "SQLEXPRADV_x64_ENU.exe" form the following site:
http://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/download/details.aspx?id=26729
I was hoping to download the 64 bit edition of SQL Server 2008 R2 onto my computer. When I opened it up I quickly realized I had downloaded the 32 bit edition instead. So, I un-installed SQL Server, downloaded "SQLEXPRADV_x64_ENU.exe" again (thinking I must have downloaded the wrong one accidentally the first time), and re-installed. Again, I find that I have installed the 32 bit version of SQL Server onto my computer (I can't restore databases that were created in 64 bit edition into the database, also when I run the following query "select serverproperty('Edition'), I get the following result... "Express Edition". For the 64 bit version I am used to seeing "Express Edition (64 bit)". I am sure the solution is obvious, however, I cannot seem to figure it out.
Any help is appreciated,
Thanks!