Solving Installation Error 0x80070643 for SQL Server 2019
Addressing the installation error code 0x80070643 for SQL Server 2019 involves a series of strategic steps:
- Verify system compatibility: Ensure your computer meets SQL Server 2019's requirements, including operating system, CPU, RAM, and available storage.
- Temporarily disable anti-malware: Security programs can obstruct the SQL Server installation. Deactivate your antivirus briefly and attempt the install again.
- Execute as Administrator: By right-clicking the SQL Server setup file and choosing 'Run as administrator', you grant it necessary privileges for installation.
- Update Windows: Confirm that your system is updated with the latest Windows patches by navigating to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and searching for updates.
- Remove older SQL Server versions: Prior installations of SQL Server should be uninstalled to avoid conflicts during the new installation.
- Utilize SQL Server Installation Center: This tool simplifies the SQL Server 2019 setup and helps circumvent typical installation errors.
- Review installation logs: If installation fails, consult the log files in %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft SQL Serverh\Setup Bootstrap\Log for specific error details.