Can SQL Server 2005 and Express Edition co-exist?

I just started getting into C# programming, and downloaded the express version for work and at home. At home, I also installed SQL Server 2005 Express, but not at work, since I already have the full version installed. Unfortunately, Visual Studio Express won't recognize the full version of SQL Server, and I was wondering if there would be any problems installing both the full and express versions side by side. As this is my work computer, I don't want to risk it unless I know it's safe. Thanks for any help.

Yes, you can install all of the SQL 2005 editions side-by-side. Installing Express would be a good solution for installing VS on your machine. Let us know if you have any questions with it.

Thanks,
Sam Lester (MSFT)