SQL Server
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Oops... Unable to install SQL Server (setup.exe). Exit code (Decimal): -2068119551 Error description: Attempted to perform an unauthorized operation.
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I am unable to install MS SQL Server Express Edition 2022.
The following error message is thrown while installing:
Oops...
Unable to install SQL Server (setup.exe).
Exit code (Decimal): -2068119551 Error description: Attempted to perform an unauthorized operation.
SQL SERVER INSTALL LOG FOLDER
C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\160\Setup Bootstrap\Log\20240828_230034
Here is the screenshot of the exact error:
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Erland Sommarskog 110.4K Reputation points MVP2024-08-31T13:06:49.01+00:00 In the folder pinpointed in the error message, you find a number of log files. The ones of most interest are summary.txt and deails.txt.
Given the error message, I am also interested to know which anti-malware software you are using.
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