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Abdellatif1995

Copper Contributor

Apr 14, 2022

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a required file could not be downloaded sql server 2019 express

Hello Everyone ,I'm trying to install SQL server 2019 Express ,but when it's downloaded and i go to Run it , the following error comes Up "a required file could not be downloaded this could mean the ...

travisjmac
Apr 18, 2022
Abdellatif1995

Found a fix that worked for me

regedit add a Dword Value to the following 2 locations
HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\.NetFramework\v4.0.30319
HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\.NetFramework\v4.0.30319

Dword key: SchUseStrongCrypto
Value 1

Abdellatif1995

Copper Contributor

Apr 18, 2022

For those who want the steps on how to add the Dword value . you can watch the video here for the steps in details .https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qg3hs2czDZ0&ab_channel=Ally-Helena

Priyanvs324

Copper Contributor

Apr 19, 2022

Abdellatif1995 Thank you for sharing the video I have changed the Dword value . However, I'm still getting the same error .

Abdellatif1995
Copper Contributor
Apr 19, 2022
There must be a missing step or something , maybe try downloading the latest version of the SQL server and try again, if it doesn't work ,we can set a call on Teams or something and go through the steps one more time. Priyanvs324
- Priyanvs324
  Copper Contributor
  Apr 22, 2022
  Hi Abdellatif1995 i have tried the same steps and also tried windows PowerShell method as well but no use still getting the same error. I still don't get why it is not working for me.
  - Priyanvs324
    Copper Contributor
    Apr 29, 2022
    Abdellatif1995 finally it worked for me where I went wrong is instead of double clicking while changing the value to 1 I have right clicked and modify it .Now , it got installed