having trouble installing SQL Server

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having trouble installing SQL Server

Hieu 1

im having a trouble while im installing sql server.

CathyJi-MSFT 20,776 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2021-07-12T01:28:59.03+00:00

Hi @Hieu ,

So glad to hear that your issue has been resolved.

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CathyJi-MSFT 20,776 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2021-07-12T01:28:59.03+00:00

Hi @Hieu ,

So glad to hear that your issue has been resolved.

If below responses helped, do "Accept Answer". By doing so, it will benefit all community members who are having this similar issue. Your contribution is highly appreciated.

Answer 1

Hieu 1

before i started downloading, it says like this picture below.

Answer 2

Leon Laude 85,116

Hi @Hieu ,

As the error message states, are you using a compressed drive?

Here's a blog post that goes through this specific error:
https://blog.sqlauthority.com/2015/02/16/sql-server-installation-error-installshareddir-parameter-is-not-valid-because-this-directory-is-compressed-or-is-in-a-compressed-directory

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Best regards,
Leon

Hieu 1 Reputation point

2021-07-08T14:56:06.977+00:00

but it already unchecked
Leon Laude 85,116 Reputation points

2021-07-08T14:59:03.197+00:00

Please also check that the"C:" drive itself is not compressed.
Hieu 1 Reputation point

2021-07-08T16:55:44.627+00:00

Yep it still unchecked
Leon Laude 85,116 Reputation points

2021-07-08T17:08:38.31+00:00

And what about the Microsoft SQL Server folder?
Hieu 1 Reputation point

2021-07-09T09:01:09.177+00:00

yep unchecked too

Answer 3

CathyJi-MSFT 20,776 Microsoft Vendor

Hi @Hieu ,

Please check if Microsoft SQL Server folder is compressed, if it is then Uncompressing it as Leon mentioned.

If you got the same error then try to change the directory installation to any directory which is not compressed . Then please share us the result.

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Hieu 1 Reputation point

2021-07-09T05:42:14.163+00:00

i dont get it, before i install there is no Mircosoft SQL Server folder, so what do you mean ?
CathyJi-MSFT 20,776 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2021-07-09T08:55:39.383+00:00

Hi @Hieu ,

You have a failed SQL server installation. Failed installation will also create this folder. Please check if you have the folder in your environment.

If the Microsoft SQL Server folder is not created, please try to change the directory installation to any directory which is not compressed .
Hieu 1 Reputation point

2021-07-09T09:00:24.503+00:00

i tried changing to D drive, then when i almost finishes downloading, this happens
Leon Laude 85,116 Reputation points

2021-07-09T09:09:52.067+00:00

Do you have any antivirus/antimalware software that may be interfering with the installation?
Hieu 1 Reputation point

2021-07-09T09:34:27.4+00:00

i only have window defender, firewall, although i turn all of it off, its still not working
Hieu 1 Reputation point

2021-07-10T10:47:05.023+00:00

Anyone have better solution?
Leon Laude 85,116 Reputation points

2021-07-10T11:27:41.83+00:00

Check the SQL Server installation log for any more clues, you can also upload it to this thread.
Hieu 1 Reputation point

2021-07-10T11:44:19.34+00:00

finally i can fix it. i missed a Mircosoft SQL Server folder that still is compressed inside Program File folder, so i uncompress it. Problem solved. Thanks for helping me the whole time.
Leon Laude 85,116 Reputation points

2021-07-10T11:55:31.267+00:00

I did ask you to check that in my previous comment ;-) Glad it got resolved.

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