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Nabil_bamalli
Copper Contributor
Sep 12, 2026

Installing Microsoft SQL 2022-version no longer supported

  1. I downloaded the installer from the official site and i got this erro, i want to install it on windows server 2022

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  • MW_DEV's avatar
    MW_DEV
    Brass Contributor

    You just need to run the installer, and you’ll have three options to choose from:

     

  • MW_DEV's avatar
    MW_DEV
    Brass Contributor

    Hi, The message is quite explicit here - the installer version you are using is no longer supported.

    I would delete the SQL2022-SSEI-Expr.exe file you already downloaded and download it again using the link shown directly in the error message.

    Also, instead of using the default online installation, I would choose Download Media and perform an offline installation from the downloaded media. The default Express installer is essentially a bootstrapper that downloads the required components during setup, so using offline media avoids problems related to an outdated or cached installer.

    • Bitflinger's avatar
      Bitflinger
      Copper Contributor

      Assume you are dealing with a reasonably competent audience.

      Please highlight the "Download Media" option, if you would be so kind:

      https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/download-sql-server-2022

      • Patator's avatar
        Patator
        Copper Contributor

        Hi,

         

        I face the same issue. "SQL2022-SSEI-Eval.exe" return: