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atirek_99
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Apr 22, 2022

Error in installation of SQL Server 2019 Express Edition

Hi, 

I am a student, I needed to install SQL Server for a project of mine. I went ahead with the 2019 Express Edition, but I am facing the following issue.The error message at the end.

As per the failure message in the above SS, I also tried to re-install the setup after rebooting my system, but that too didn't work and I am getting the same error. Please help out if any of you have any ideas.

 

PS: Also find attached below a screenshot of the message that appeared midway during the installation (hoping that it helps you in some way).Mid-way of Installation message.

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  • aolawoyin's avatar
    aolawoyin
    Copper Contributor
    Hello, how did you resolve this issue. I am also in the same shoes in 2024 and i don't know if i can get help.
    • SivertSolem's avatar
      SivertSolem
      Iron Contributor

      aolawoyin In the case of SQL Server refusing to install because of "pending reboots" specifically, I've experienced that myself, despite multiple reboots.

       

      Using Adam the Automator's "Test-PendingReboot.ps1" to test whether Windows believe a reboot is in order or not, I've found that the values "PendingFileRenameOperations" and "PendingFileRenameOperations2" belonging to 

      "HKLM:\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager" has had a tendency to stick in the "on" position.
      Set them to null, install SQL Server, rejoice.


      https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/Test-PendingReboot/1.6/Content/Test-PendingReboot.ps1

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