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what to do when i cant install sql server 2019 developer

Adrian Gonzalez2 0 Reputation points
2025-10-02T21:13:35.0966667+00:00

I cant click on the url to download the files either. need helpIMG_2641

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  1. Akhil Gajavelly 1,725 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2025-10-03T05:02:07.6166667+00:00

    Hi @Adrian Gonzalez2 ,

    Try bellow steps.

    1. Restart SQL Server setup.
    2. On the Feature Selection screen, DO NOT select Machine Learning Services and Language Extensions (R/Python)
    3. Continue installation, it will finish without asking for extra packages.

    Why it not working for you because.

    • The only reason you’re stuck is because Machine Learning Services needs external files that the installer can’t fetch anymore.
    • SQL Server Database Engine, SSMS compatibility, and all main features (Database Engine, SSIS, SSRS, SSAS, PolyBase, etc.) install perfectly fine without those ML components.
    • If later you really need ML Services, you can add that feature separately once you’ve manually downloaded the required packages.

    Regards,
    Akhil.

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  1. Akhil Gajavelly 1,725 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2025-10-06T09:27:55.0966667+00:00

    Hi @ @Adrian Gonzalez2 ,

    Just checking in, were you able to complete the SQL Server 2019 Developer installation after deselecting Machine Learning Services on the Feature Selection screen?

    That step usually resolves the “offline installation of Microsoft Machine Learning Server components” prompt and lets the setup finish, Please confirm if that worked for you or if the installer is still prompting for the ML packages.

    Thanks,
    Akhil.

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