Question : While installing SQL Server 2008 I’m getting the below error Y? How can I rectify.
Description:
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 has encountered a problem during setup. Setup did not complete correctly.
Problem signature:
Problem Event Name: VisualStudio8Setup
Problem Signature 01: 35101
Problem Signature 02: 3.5.30729.01_ORCAS_X86_NET
Problem Signature 03: CBS
Problem Signature 04: INST
Problem Signature 05: F
Problem Signature 06: gencomp750,{61040379-156d-4ece-b126-ea395a3b2
Problem Signature 07: BASERET_UNKNOWN
Problem Signature 08: -
Problem Signature 09: 1058
Problem Signature 10: WUSA
OS Version: 6.0.6001.2.1.0.256.1
Locale ID: 1033
Additional information about the problem:
LCID: 1033
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Solution: .Net 3.5 is required and its mandatory as part of SQL Server 2008 Installation, hence when you start SQL Server 2008 setup it will first install .Net 3.5. Actually when .Net 3.5 installs it will start downloading the CAB file from the installation location (say your SQL setup folder), for this you need to enable windows update service else it will fail. To correct this problem make sure you have not disabled windows update service.
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Question: Im getting the below error message while proceeding with SQL Server 2008 installation.
Solution: If you have installed Visual studio 2008 before installing SQL Server 2008, then its mandatory to install Visual studio 2008 SP1 then only you can install SQL Server 2008 else you will be thrown with the above error. Check HERE for more.
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Quesiton : Im facing the below error while installing SQL Server 2008 Express edition?
SQL Server 2008 Setup requires Microsoft .Net Framework 2.0 SP2 to be installed
Download and install .Net Framework from
http://www.microsoft.com/net/ and then rerun setup.

Setup requires Windows Installer 4.5 or higher. You must download and install the latest version of Windows Installer.
Solution : Try the below
- Download and install .Net 3.5 Framework with SP1
- Download and install Windows Installer 4.5
- Once the above is completed, try installing SQL 2008 Express edition.
For more CLICK HERE.
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Question: I’m getting reboot pending error while installing SQL Server 2008. Sample is shown below
| RebootRequiredCheck | Checks if a pending computer restart is required. | A pending restart can cause Setup to fail. Failed A computer restart is required. You must restart this computer before installing SQL Server. |
Solution:
When you try to install SQL Server 2008 you may get the error as pending reboot shown above. Even after rebooting the system you will be thrown with the error below.
To overcome this error you can try the below workarounds.
- Open Regedit
- Find the key “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager“
- Either rename the “PendingFileRenameOperations” value to “PendingFileRenameOperations_old” or delete “PendingFileRenameOperations“. (don’t restart your machine, just start the setup)
- Execute SQL 2008 setup
If you still get the error, try the below workaround too.
- Check the below registry keys for any values for reboot, if anything is there just delete it and then try with the setup
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnceEx
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServicesOnce
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
Hmmm, tried the workarounds above but still the same error? Try to post the same in MSDN forums.
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I’m unable to install MSSQL 08 do to the following error:
SQL Server Setup has encountered the following error:
Object reference not set to an instance of an object..
Josh, It’s know issue, did you checked below KB article and workaround in connect
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/973301
http://connect.microsoft.com/SQLServer/feedback/details/420952/sql-server-2008-setup-object-reference-not-set-to-an-instance-of-an-object
http://connect.microsoft.com/SQLServer/feedback/details/367010/object-reference-not-set-to-an-instance-of-an-object-installing-sql-server-2008-alongside-sql-server-2000-client-connectivity