how to fix Exit code(Decimal): -2061893606Error this problem in SQL Server installation

Kishan Dangar 10 Reputation points
2023-01-30T05:43:57.06+00:00

Unable to install SQL Server (setup.exe). Exit code(Decimal): -2061893606Error description: Wait on the Database Engine recovery handle failed. Check the SQL Server error log for potential causes.

I am not able to install any of SQL Server in my system because of this error . Don't know what to do and tried many solutions from the web but didn't find solution. Please help me with this problem.

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  1. Olaf Helper 46,041 Reputation points
    2023-01-30T06:31:57.0966667+00:00

    Check the SQL Server error log for potential causes.

    Do what the error message says: Viewing the SQL Server Error Log for more details about the cause.

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  2. Seeya Xi-MSFT 16,571 Reputation points
    2023-01-30T09:23:07.8933333+00:00

    Hi Kishan Dangar,

    In addition to the errorlog mentioned in this tip, there are two other important files(summary.txt or detailed.txt).

    You can attach them here.

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