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Rule "Restart computer" failed when installing SQL Server 2008

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Mar 15, 202677605 views
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When trying to install SQL Server 2008 Developer and Enterprise editions on a Windows 7 box I've got this message: Rule "Restart computer" failed. A computer restart is required. You must restart this computer before installing SQL Server. Of course I already restarted 10 times. I've found a post i…

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HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\PendingFileRenameOperations

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Fix for: Rule "Restart computer" failed when installing SQL Server 2008

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.... after installing SQL Server 2008 Express, put the value (might be multiple lines) back into this setting. So copy them somewhere! Fix: is the path. is the folder. is the setting. Clear the value in that setting. Common mistake: You'll notice th…

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