Can't Install SQL Express 2022

Question

I am trying to add any version of SQL server for a class that I am enrolled in and I keep receiving the above error. I've tried 2022, 2017, and 2019 and I get the same error.

It's my personal laptop where I am the admin and it's a brand new HP Envy laptop running windows 11.

I'm at a loss. I have uninstalled each version before I tried the next.

Any thoughts? Thanks!

Answer 1

The error message means that SQL Server did not start when Setup wanted to run configuration tasks. To understand why it did not start, you need to look in the file C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL16.SQLEXPRESS\MSSQL\LOG\ERRORLOG. (The exact path depends on the version of SQL Server and which instance name you picked. This examples assumes a default installation of SQL 2022 Express.)

If you see a message towards the end about 256 misaligned reads and synchronous I/O, you are running into a known issue where Windows 11 reports a disk sector for some drives that SQL Server is not able to cope with. Microsoft has published this troubleshooter about this situation.

There can be other reasons why SQL Server does not start. If you don't see the message about the 256 misaligned reads, upload the ERRORLOG here so we can look at it. You will need to rename it to ERRORLOG.txt for the forum to accept it.

Answer 2

It sounds like you are encountering an issue when trying to install SQL Server on your personal laptop. Based on the information provided, it seems that the error is occurring when attempting to install multiple versions of SQL Server (2022, 2017, and 2019) and that you are receiving the same error message each time.

Here are a few suggestions to troubleshoot the issue:

• Check your system requirements: Ensure that your laptop meets the minimum system requirements for the version of SQL Server you are trying to install.
• Check for incompatible software: Make sure that there are no incompatible software installed on your laptop that might be causing a conflict with the SQL Server installation.
• Check for Windows updates: It is possible that there might be some updates that need to be installed on your laptop before you can install SQL Server.
• Check for SQL Server log files: Check the log files located in the %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft SQL Server\140\Setup Bootstrap\Log\ folder for more information on the error.
• Try the Microsoft SQL Server Installation Center: You can use the Installation Center to install, update, and manage SQL Server products.
• Run the setup as an administrator: Right-click the setup file and select "Run as administrator"
• Check the event viewer for more information: Look for any error messages in the event viewer, which may provide more information on the cause of the problem.

These are some of the steps that might help you to resolve the issue, if the problem persist please visit the Microsoft support website for more information or check with the instructor of your class for more help.

Answer 3

i am also facing the same problem plz give me some solution