SQL Server 2016 installation error

Question

I am trying to install SQL Server 2016 . I keep getting the following error:

The specified directory, "C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Microsoft SQL Server\\" , for the INSTALLSHAREDWOWDIR parameter is not valid because this directory is compressed or is in a compressed directory. Specify a directory that is not compressed.

I have read posts online that suggest going to the program folder and uncompressing it. I have done this and it doesn't seem to work. I would really appreciate pointers on this.

Answer 1

Error message says it all,you can't install SQL server in a directory which is compressed..

Try uncompressing it first or change the directory installation to any directory which is not compressed..

Uncheck below option and try installing..

Here is a KB which may help you

Answer 2

Error message say :

this directory is compressed or is in a compressed directory. Specify a directory that is not compressed.

or in a compressed directory

There is one of this folders is compressed or both.

So follow this steps :

• Check if YourDrive is compressed if it is then Uncompressing it.

• Check if Program Files (x86) folder is compressed if it is then Uncompressing it.

• Check if Microsoft SQL Server folder is compressed if it is then Uncompressing it.

• Try to install Microsoft SQL Server 2016 .

• If you got the same error then try to change the directory installation to any directory which is not compressed .