SQL Server Express not installing error code -2067922934
- Scott Schneider
Problem
SQL Server Express failed to install, the error log indicates error code -2067922934. This is typically caused when the user does not have administrative rights to the PC or the PC is on a domain and the Group Policy is preventing the installation.
This error can also be seen when the Setup account privileges fails on the Global Rules during the SQL Server installation. First ensure the user is a local Administrator, if not add them then re-attempt to install SQL Server. If that is unsuccessful, check the local policy and confirm the correct rights are present.
Solution Step#1 - Confirm user is an Administrator
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| 1 | Open the Local Users and Groups control panel. Press the Windows Key + R button combination on the keyboard. |
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| 2 | Type in lusrmgr.msc and press Enter. The Local Users and Groups window should open. |  |
| 3 | Click on Groups then Administrators |  |
| 4 | Right click Adminstrators, then Properties. Add the current user to the group. |
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| 5 | Press Apply then OK. |
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| 6 | Attempt to re-install SQL Server Express |
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Solution Step#2 - Confirm computer policy has correct security rights
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| 1 | Open the Local Security Policy. Press the Windows Key + R button combination on the keyboard. |
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| 2 | Type in SecPol.msc and press Enter. The Local Security Policy window should open. |
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| 3 | Ensure the user has rights to the following:
If they do not, grant rights to the user to allow the installation. If necessary, remove the rights after the installation is complete.
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| 4 | Attempt to re-install SQL Server Express |
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