SQL server 2019 Installation failed

Question

Hi,

I am getting the same error. I uninstalled SSMS and also tried multiple ways, but not able to succeed in installing SQL server Express edition on my computer please help me with this error. Error is - Database Engine Services installation step failed - The system cannot find the path specified.
190265-summary-amrit-20220405-211255.txt

Answer 1

Hi @amritpal singh ,

Welcome to Microsoft Q&A!

I uninstalled SSMS and also tried multiple ways

SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) is an integrated environment for managing any SQL infrastructure. You can think of it as a visual tool. Uninstalling SSMS is not going to help you solve the problem.

Component error code: 0x80004005
Error description: The system cannot find the path specified

According to your summary.txt, . It is possible that these files are corrupted or the access for these files is denied.
I would suggest you running the setup file as administrator. When you reinstalling the SQL Server, please change the SQL Server Database Engine account and SQL Server Agent account to local System(NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM) to ensure these accounts have enough permission like the following screenshot.

If it does not work, please attach your detail.txt for more information.

Best regards,
Seeya

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Answer 2

Thank you @Seeya Xi-MSFT for providing an accurate solution. It was an access issue. I turned off the firewall and ran the setup as an administrator, it worked. Thank you. I have accepted your solution and gave you 5 stars.