Act! Prevented from installing because of sql issues

Question

I have Parallels vm with Win 11 Pro and unable to install Act! Database program because SQL Server setup could not search for update through windows update service.

Answer 1

Hi Rod,

Thanks for your post.

We have experienced similar issue that is due to clicking the option "Beta: Use Unicode UTF-8 for worldwide language support" (Start > Settings > System > About).

Try the following and see if it works.

1. UNTICK the "Beta: Use Unicode UTF-8 for worldwide language support" option. To do this, go to Start > Type Control Panel > Region (in large or small icons view) > Administrative > Change System Locale

2. Check if Act! has been installed by going to Start > Type Control Panel > Programs and Features (in large or small icons view). If Act! has appeared in the list, uninstall it.

Best Regards,

Ian Xue

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Answer 2

Thank you Ian. Are you suggesting that I untick the box and then unistall Act! and then reinstall Act! and then try to restore my database file in hope that I can run a local database?

There seems to be an SQL issue not allowing to run a local database in Act! rather than running the Act! cloud version… which I do not want to do.

This is a known problem that I thought either Act or Microsoft were working on it for the Mac M3 ARM processors.

Please provide more info if possible.

Thanks again!

Answer 3

Ian- the Beta box is already unticked.

Thank you,

Rod