SQL Server is not a valid installation folder how to fix location
I want to install SQL server on my pc, but when I am try to give path for installation, I am getting this error, the C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SQL Server\ is not valid installation folder, I tried other drives but still no result.
Here is the image of SQL Server installation center with the error path SQL Server installation center with the error path
Solution
please see if what sql server version\edition (64 or 32bit) you try to install what is your OS?
and if you have the right .exe, right click and "run as admin" i hope this one will help you. :)
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