SQL Server 2008 Developer Edition Setup has Encountered Setup Error

Asked By NathanWard 10 points N/A Posted on - 08/16/2011

Hello All,

I have an installation issue on my Windows 2008 server. Hope someone who has come across the error message will help me with the same.

I have been trying to install SQL server 2008 Developer edition on my Windows Server and I get an error message. I already have installed it on other machine with the same CD and that works. Just on this Windows 2008 server it comes up with an error message

Please help.

SQL Server Setup failure.

SQL Server Setup has encountered the following error:

Invoke or BeginInvoke cannot be called on a control until the window handle has been created..

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Answered By TechDaddy 0 points N/A #115069

SQL Server 2008 Developer Edition Setup has Encountered Setup Error

Nathan,

You are getting the error because the SQL server installation hits on a bug in Windows 2008 with regards to multiple entries in Registry from an installer running out of a compressed file or ISO image.

Solution:

If running the installer from a CD/DVD;

Disable autoplay > RIGHT CLICK on CD/DVD click  on OPEN > RIGHT CLICK on  Setup.exe > Run as Administrator

If running from a compressed file or ISO image;

Uncompress into a temporary folder > RIGHT CLICK on Setup.exe > Run as Administrator

Hope this Helps,

TechDaddy

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Answered By marsh watson 0 points N/A #115070

SQL Server 2008 Developer Edition Setup has Encountered Setup Error

Hello Nathan Ward,

In order to resolve this issue, you can use one of the following methods;

·         You must make sure that the INSTALLER is the only active window that has been opened at that particular time. On Windows Server you might not have any other windows, close other windows opened on the desktop.

·         Run the setup.exe file from the windows explorer and then close the explorer window once the setup is initiated. The setup window must be focused on throughout the whole installation process.

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Answered By hasaan6545 40 points N/A #115071

SQL Server 2008 Developer Edition Setup has Encountered Setup Error

Thanks TechDaddy worked perfectly for me

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