SQL Server 2022 Database Engine Services Won't Install!

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SQL Server 2022 Database Engine Services Won't Install!

Theodore Fyfe 20

Hi,

I have been struggling with downloading SQL 2022 for days now, and this sucks because I really need it for school. No matter what I do, no matter what solution I use, the Database Engine Services always fails to download, which I believe I have pinpointed to have to do something with "sql_engine_core_shared.msi" not installing correctly.

Detail.txt

Summary.txt

I have looked through both logs and that seems to be the part where it messes up.

Then, I delved a little further through the "sql_engine_core_shared_Cpu64" log and the Event Viewer log and found some more info.

Event Viewer Error Report.txt

sql_engine_shared_Cpu64_1.log (1).txt

sql_engine_shared_Cpu64_1.log (2).txt

I had to separate the SQL log because the file size was too large to insert as one.

According to these, it appears that the problem lies with AzureAttestService not downloading right to which I have no idea why.

I have already tried all kinds of solutions like uninstalling completely and reinstalling, rebooting, checking the Windows Installer, checking the registries, and I've even gotten to the point where I've reset the PC.

At this point, I have completely run out of ideas of what to do. :( Please help!

Arpit Dhote 0 Reputation points

2024-10-12T06:28:22.6+00:00

It sounds like a frustrating situation. Since the issue seems tied to the "sql_engine_core_shared.msi" and AzureAttestService, I’d suggest trying to install SQL Server with only the Database Engine selected (skip other features). Also, make sure Windows Update is fully up to date. If that fails, running the SQL Server Setup Support Files repair might help. Lastly, try installing the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable—some components might depend on it.
David Kuenzi 0 Reputation points

2025-04-26T02:56:18.23+00:00

Does anyone have any ideas on how to install SQL Server 2022 on an ARM-64 based machine? Into this for a week of efforts. Really frustrating.
Dan Guzman 9,401 Reputation points

2025-04-26T05:00:48.9433333+00:00

The full version of SQL Server is not currently supported on ARM-64. As of this writing, your only option is to use LocalDB instead, which can generally be used for T-SQL development similarly to the full Developer edition. See https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/database-engine/configure-windows/sql-server-express-localdb?view=sql-server-ver16

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Arpit Dhote 0 Reputation points

2024-10-12T06:28:22.6+00:00

It sounds like a frustrating situation. Since the issue seems tied to the "sql_engine_core_shared.msi" and AzureAttestService, I’d suggest trying to install SQL Server with only the Database Engine selected (skip other features). Also, make sure Windows Update is fully up to date. If that fails, running the SQL Server Setup Support Files repair might help. Lastly, try installing the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable—some components might depend on it.
David Kuenzi 0 Reputation points

2025-04-26T02:56:18.23+00:00

Does anyone have any ideas on how to install SQL Server 2022 on an ARM-64 based machine? Into this for a week of efforts. Really frustrating.
Dan Guzman 9,401 Reputation points

2025-04-26T05:00:48.9433333+00:00

The full version of SQL Server is not currently supported on ARM-64. As of this writing, your only option is to use LocalDB instead, which can generally be used for T-SQL development similarly to the full Developer edition. See https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/database-engine/configure-windows/sql-server-express-localdb?view=sql-server-ver16

Answer 1

Erland Sommarskog 121.4K MVP Volunteer Moderator

[Yes, this is sort of a canned answer. You are not the first to have installation problems.]

My belief is that this error you get mainly in the situation when a user tried to install SQL Server and it failed with some error. The user might have tried some random cleanup and made renewed attempts. Because the cleanup was incomplete, Setup now fails with another error than it did originally.

Could this apply to you? Or did this happen on the first attempt? (If it does apply to you, don't feel bad. I think it is quite a natural path to take.)

Here is a link to an article that can help you to clean up properly: https://www.sql-easy.com/learn/how-to-uninstall-sql-server/. I have not tried it myself, but I learnt about it from a user who was in a similar situation as yours, and who was able to install SQL Server successfully after following the article.

Since you are on Windows 11, be sure to read the article Troubleshoot errors related to system disk sector size greater than 4 KB before you try again. It discusses a known issue where Windows 11 reports a disk-sector size that SQL Server chokes on. This could be the cause for your original failure. Check out this article, and if needed apply the workarounds it proposes.

Theodore Fyfe 20 Reputation points

2024-10-12T00:13:11.7766667+00:00

It gave the same Error 1722 the first time I attempted to install SQL. One of the first things I did was to do a complete uninstall and I think used the same article for help. When I was attempting to troubleshoot, I saw that the system disk size was a common issue, so I checked to see if that was what the problem was but my disk matched up perfectly.
Theodore Fyfe 20 Reputation points

2024-10-12T00:16:19.1533333+00:00

The log seemed to want to tell me that AzureAttestService was causing issues since it would not install, and so I tried to run the installer but it would just keep popping up an error.
Erland Sommarskog 121.4K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator

2024-10-12T10:00:15.03+00:00

Let me first say that I really sorry for you, because you are having a horrible experience.

Next, I can only say that I don't have a clue. Usually, when I install SQL Server myself things go just fine, so I don't have to battle these problems. What I get to see are the people who post in the forums about their Setup problems. There are a few ones I recognise and understand like the disk-sector issue. The rest... Well, apparently the machine is hosed in some way, but more exactly and how and to fix it, I don't know. The only thing I can think of in your case that you have an anti-malware product that does not like the AzureAttestation Service. (And that would be something else than Windows Defender.)

The advice I can give is to start exploring the world of virtual machines. You said you need SQL Server for school, so I understand that you are not uet at that stage at your career yet where you are using VMs. There is certainly a hurdle to get started, but VMs are a tremendous asset, as they permit you to create sandboxes where you can try out software without littering your main machine. With VM snapshots, you can try a dangerous action and if the machine collapses, you can revert to the snapshot.

An alternative to running SQL Server on a VM is to run it in Docker, which is more lightweight. Personally, I stick to VMs out of habit.

Finally, I must commend you for the amount of troubleshooting and research you seem to have done on your own. That is definitely above average of the people I try to help here.
Erland Sommarskog 121.4K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator

2024-10-12T12:03:02.1366667+00:00

There is one more option you could try before going into virtual machines: Try to install LocalDB only. LocalDB is the most lightweight version of SQL Server, and it runs in user space rather than a service. Since it is more lightweight, it comes with less baggage, which is why there are better chances that it will install. See further here: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/database-engine/configure-windows/sql-server-express-localdb?view=sql-server-ver16

You may not have support for all features, but it should be sufficient for school, I think.

By the way, what sort of laptop do you have?
Theodore Fyfe 20 Reputation points

2024-10-13T21:05:53.39+00:00

Ok, it has occurred to me that my Samsung PC has a Qualcomm Snapdragon Elite processor which runs on an ARM-64 CPU. If I remember reading the requirements correctly, only 64-bits are supported.
Erland Sommarskog 121.4K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator

2024-10-13T21:09:50.1666667+00:00

SQL Server does not support ARM.

There is something called Prism to emulate x86/x64, which you can read about here: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/arm/apps-on-arm-x86-emulation. From what I've heard from other people who tried, LocalDB can be installed, but not the other editions.

Answer 2

Hi @Theodore Fyfe

It looks like you're encountering an error during the installation of SQL Server 2022. The error code 1722 typically indicates a problem with the Windows Installer package. This error can occur when a program run as part of the setup does not finish as expected.

Please clearly uninstall the failure installation, then get the SQL server 2022 package from here. Run the setup file as administrator. Please ensure that your Windows operating system is up to date. Sometimes, missing updates can cause installation issues. Temporarily disable any antivirus software during the installation process, as it might interfere with the installation.

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Answer 3

Arpit Dhote 0

It sounds like a frustrating situation. Since the issue seems tied to the "sql_engine_core_shared.msi" and AzureAttestService, I’d suggest trying to install SQL Server with only the Database Engine selected (skip other features). Also, make sure Windows Update is fully up to date. If that fails, running the SQL Server Setup Support Files repair might help. Lastly, try installing the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable—some components might depend on it.

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Theodore Fyfe 20

Alright, I think I figured out the problem. My CPU is ARM-64 based, and if I remember correctly, it is not supported by SQL. Only 64-bits are compatible.

David Kuenzi 0 Reputation points

2025-04-26T02:48:45.8566667+00:00

Hi Theodore,

I am having the exact same problem. What steps did you take to install on ARM-64. I'm a full week into this nightmare, so any help you can offer would be immensely appreciated. Thanks!
David Kuenzi 0 Reputation points

2025-04-26T02:55:26.1466667+00:00

Does anyone have any ideas on how to install SQL Server 2022 on an ARM-64 based machine?

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