error code 6d9e

Question

keep getting the Code 6D9E error when trying to install sql sever 2005 service pack tried all the fixes nothing worked. I have Win7 x64 and the sql sp for x32 could that make a difference?

Answer 1

If you receive Windows Update error 6d9e while installing SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 3 using Windows Update, it means that the installation folders or directories are compressed or encrypted.

To correct the problem, make sure the folder locations where you are installing the service pack to aren't compressed or encrypted, or specify a different folder, and then run Windows Update again.

So, remove the compression from the DATA directory and execute set up again.

Remove the compression from the folder C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server and see if you are able to install the updates without any problem.

Check the links below for more details:

Windows Update error 6d9e

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-IE/windows-vista/Windows-Update-error-6D9E

SQL Server 2005 and 2008 Setup Failures (Compressed DATA Directory)

http://blogs.msdn.com/psssql/archive/2009/02/24/sql-server-2005-and-2008-setup-failures-compressed-data-directory.aspx

Answer 2

Tried this solution over many week restarted, rebooted etc. followed to the letter the instructions, no resolve.

Answer 3

Hi

Your Windows 7 question is more complex than what is typically answered in the Microsoft Answers forums. It is better suited for the IT Pro audience on TechNet. Please post your question in the following forum.

Technet ITPro - SQL Server Category:

http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/sqlserver

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