MS SQL server application installation failed, error code:-2054422498

Question

I had already check the drive I am installing MS SQL server to, it's not compressed. I also double check the folder, it's also uncompressed. I uncompressed the entire drive again just to be sure. And the installer still says the directory is compressed and cannot install. I am just generally confused, I mean it's not like the installer could be wrong, but I checked everywhere and it all showed uncompressed.

I had already tried accessing through the cmd prompt and used the following command:

>compact /u c:\program files

returns:

0 files within the 2 directories had been uncompressed.

I tried install it after that but it still fails.

Answer 1

Glad to help!

Answer 2

Alright, I got it. Thanks!~

Answer 3

Hi Daniel,

I am Dave, I will help you with this.

That error code is specific to SQL Server installations, I apologize, Community is just a consumer forum, due to the scope of your question (SQL Server) can you please post this question to our sister forum on Microsoft Q&A (The IT Pro Forum) in the SQL Server section (linked below)

Over there you will have access to a host of SQL Server experts and will get a knowledgeable and quick answer to this question.

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