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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...
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.
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