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atirek_99
Copper Contributor
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. As per the failure message in the abo...
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aolawoyin
Copper Contributor
Mar 13, 2024
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.
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    SivertSolem
    Iron Contributor
    Apr 03, 2024

    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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