If you are on a 64-bit system or want to attempt a manual installation, you can find the legacy installers through these channels:
: The most secure way to find previous versions is via the SQL Server Management Studio Release Notes. If you are on a 64-bit system or
While the application itself runs as a 32-bit process (due to its Visual Studio shell), the installer often blocks execution on 32-bit versions of Windows. For a Windows 7 32-bit machine, the most reliable and compatible version is often , which was the last version to fully support 32-bit Windows environments as an integral part of the SQL Server installation. How to Download SSMS 2016 (Version 16.x) How to Download SSMS 2016 (Version 16
: You can download the full SQL Server 2016 installation media from the Microsoft Evaluation Center , which includes a link to download Management Tools. System Requirements for SSMS 2016 If you are on a 64-bit system or