How to install SQL server that is compatible with Windows 11

Question

Which version of the SQL server is compatible with Windows 11 as I tried to install it, It said that the OLEDB driver is not compatible I tried with all versions there are 19.3.5 to 19.3.3, and more but still no results, I did install the SQL server 2022 and OLEDB 19.3.5 Driver and the latest version of Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable and after each installation i did restarted my pc.

please help

Answer 1

SQL 2022 is indeed compatible with Windows 11. Although there is a known issue, which you can read about here. That issue is not related to the problem you are running into now, because you are not coming very far. But I recommend that you read the article, as this can save you from grief once you have gotten past this problem.

As for this problem, I don't know exactly what is going on. But I recommend that you uninstall all OLE DB drivers you have installed manually to avoid any conflicts.

I would also recommend that you select the option Download Media, and then run the install from the ISO.

Answer 2

Hi @swapnil gaikwad

An installation package for the product Microsoft OLE DB Driver for SQL Server cannot be found. Try the installation again using a valid copy of the installation package 'msoledbsql.msi'

Just as Erland answered above, I recall that someone succeeded via uninstall the existing OLE DB Driver and let the installer install the new one.

Note that starting with version 19.3, installation of the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable is a prerequisite for installing the Microsoft OLE DB Driver 19 for SQL Server. For the x64 driver installer, install both the X86 and X64 Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable packages.

Referring from: Installing OLE DB Driver for SQL Server.

Best regards,

Cosmog

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