unable to install sql server 2019 (express edition) exit code -2068052377

Lucas 1

Hi, i'm tried everything to install SQL server 2019 and have this error

Ronen Ariely 15,196 Reputation points

2021-10-30T14:31:42.26+00:00

Please locate the installation log file and provide more information from there

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/database-engine/install-windows/view-and-read-sql-server-setup-log-files?view=sql-server-ver15

Probably it will be located in: C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\150\Setup Bootstrap\Log\Summary.txt

In fact the location of the log file should be visible in the error message you get during the installation, but the link above provides the exact location according to the versions.

If the issue is the last steps after the installation then the SQL Server error log file become useful in addition to the installation log file. This one will give information about errors when the sever already installed like issue to start the service. This file located in C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL15.MSSQLSERVER\MSSQL\LOG\ERRORLOG
Seeya Xi-MSFT 16,561 Reputation points

2021-11-03T05:52:49.473+00:00

Hi @Lucas ,

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Seeya

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Seeya Xi-MSFT 16,561 Reputation points

2021-11-01T03:14:58.787+00:00

Hi @Lucas ,

Can you provide detailed error information as posted by pituach.
Before I see your detailed error message, I suggest you:
See this Microsoft document and try to fix a failed SQL Server installation.

Best regards,
Seeya

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