Hi, I'm trying to install SQL server 2008 R2 Standard in Windows 7 x64. Everything goes well until the setup support files are installed. Then the wizard simply closes, tries to run the next step, but fails and nothing happens.
I had different versions of SQL server installed before, and there might have been corrupt uninstalls. However, I ran Revo Uninstaller Pro and removed the stubborn applications as well as their registry keys, but still the installation fails.
Xico Bruto
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SQL Server 2008 R2 Standard installation fails
Mar 02, 2012 10:59 AM|LINK
Hi, I'm trying to install SQL server 2008 R2 Standard in Windows 7 x64. Everything goes well until the setup support files are installed. Then the wizard simply closes, tries to run the next step, but fails and nothing happens.
I had different versions of SQL server installed before, and there might have been corrupt uninstalls. However, I ran Revo Uninstaller Pro and removed the stubborn applications as well as their registry keys, but still the installation fails.
I will appreciate any help.
adamturner34
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Re: SQL Server 2008 R2 Standard installation fails
Mar 02, 2012 11:45 AM|LINK
Did you try running the install as the adminstrator?
Xico Bruto
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Re: SQL Server 2008 R2 Standard installation fails
Mar 02, 2012 01:42 PM|LINK
Yes I did, it still fails, with no error messages.
kattyjems
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Re: SQL Server 2008 R2 Standard installation fails
Mar 04, 2012 07:36 AM|LINK
Hi,
Your installer might be get corrupted.!
Please try using different MSI package.
kctt
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Re: SQL Server 2008 R2 Standard installation fails
Mar 05, 2012 01:45 AM|LINK
You should check install log and event log to find out error details.
Xico Bruto
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Re: SQL Server 2008 R2 Standard installation fails
Mar 05, 2012 08:16 AM|LINK
I already tried 3 different installers, of different versions of SQL server. All react in the same way.
Also, setup log files are clear of errors.
SonicMan
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Re: SQL Server 2008 R2 Standard installation fails
Mar 09, 2012 09:40 AM|LINK
Hi
This is a odd problem...
I think you need to call the SQL support to help you!
Xico Bruto
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Re: SQL Server 2008 R2 Standard installation fails
Mar 09, 2012 02:30 PM|LINK
I worked around the problem by installing SQL Server on a virtual machine.
rakeshreddym
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Re: SQL Server 2008 R2 Standard installation fails
Mar 13, 2012 10:09 AM|LINK
The Best way to install sql 2008
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms143219.aspx
rakeshreddym
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Re: SQL Server 2008 R2 Standard installation fails
Mar 13, 2012 10:11 AM|LINK
It might be due to media corruption during download, if you are using the MSDN media.
Please check it and try again to install