Installation problem with Sql Server 2017

Question

*translated* "Not possible to install SQL Server (setup.exe).

Exit code (Decimal): -2068052378Error description: Installation of VS Shell unsuccessful with exit code 1638."

What should I do? I am on Windows 10

Answer 1

Review the Installation log file for more Details about the cause: View and Read SQL Server Setup Log Files

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Answer 2

I did it and clicked the link at the end of the summary: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink?LinkId=20476&ProdName=Microsoft+SQL+Server&EvtSrc=setup.rll&EvtID=50000&ProdVer=14.0.1000.169&EvtType=VCRuntime140_x64%40Install%400x1638

I was redirected to the microsoft home page instead.

So, it was useless :(

Answer 3

Hi angiePigna,

 

Exit code 1638 means "Another version of this program is already installed". Based on the error message, there is a newer version of VS Shell installed on your machine.

 

Many components will cause this problem, in your scenario, please check if you have installed VS Shell 2017, VC++ 2017, VS Shell 2015, VC++ 2015 on your machine, if it is, please uninstall them and install SQL Server 2017 again. After installing SQL Server 2017, then install these VS Shell and VC++ package again.

 

Best Regards,

Teige

 

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