SQL EXPRESS INSTALLATION PROCESS SHOWS ERROR CODE -2067919934, 'FAILED TO INSTALL PACKAGE' - 0x84BE0BC2(-2067919934)

SQL EXPRESS INSTALLATION PROCESS SHOWS ERROR CODE -2067919934, 'FAILED TO INSTALL PACKAGE'

CAUSE

This error typically occurs if the system requires a reboot due to possible pending file operations or other system changes requiring a restart.

TROUBLESHOOTING STEPS

RESOLUTION

Reboot the system. If this does not solve the issue, then a Windows registry entry may be holding on to information about these pending file operations. The entry can be deleted in the following way:

1. Launch the Windows Registry Editor. In it, click Start, Run, type regedit, and click Enter)
2. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager
3. Delete the key called PendingFileRenameOperations
4. Restart the system.