SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) reboot again and again

Question

hello .
i try to intsall the "Download SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)"
it asked me again and again to reboot my computer, and after i rebbot- nothing.

i have: Windows 10 Pro

thank you.

Answer 1

It could also be that there is a file-rename operation that has been stuck. See https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/95451/a-reboot-from-a-previous-installation-is-pending-p.html. (That post has nothing to do with SQL Server, but your is a general Windows problem. SQL Server is just the victim.)

Answer 2

Hi @netanel d ,

Please share us the error message that you got from the SSMS installation wizard. Or share us the screenshot of error message in the SSMS installation wizard.

If the error message like "Microsoft ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server: A previous installation required a reboot of the machine for changes to take effect." Please uninstall the "Microsoft ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server" before beginning the SSMS installation.

Refer to the MS document SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) setup failed or requires restart.

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Answer 3

I had the same issue and I repaired the SSMS by using Cpanel:

To repair SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)

• Close the SSMS application(if it is running).
• On the computer, go to Control Panel > All Control Panel Items > Programs and Features.
• From the list of programs, right-click SQL Server Management Studio and click Uninstall.
• Click Repair to begin the SSMS install repair.

You get three options when you uninstall SQL Server Management Studio.

1. Repair – Select this option to repair SQL Server Management Studio install.
2. Uninstall – Select this option to uninstall SQL Server Management Studio.
3. Close – Cancels the Repair SSMS or Uninstall process.

Click Repair.