It seems that you should create a new folder using File Explorer and make it uncompressed (in Folder's Properties dialog, “Advanced” button). Then press “Browse” in SQL Server installer and select the folder.
The specified directory, "C\Program Files\..." isn't working on my computer!
David Kocquiveau
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Hello, I'm trying to install SQL Server (Express) and I find that the default location is a problem for my computer (Laptop)... how to solve that issue?? looks like the ONLY valid path is c:\downloads... but at the time of the installation, it doesn't install. Need help ASAP. Thank you all!
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