When trying to install SQL Server 2008 Developer and Enterprise editions on a Windows 7 box I've got this message:
Rule "Restart computer" failed.
A computer restart is required. You must restart this computer before installing SQL Server.
Of course I already restarted 10 times.
I've found a post in a forum saying that I should clear
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\PendingFileRenameOperations
but I don't have such a key.
Best Answer
.... after installing SQL Server 2008 Express, put the value (might be multiple lines) back into this setting. So copy them somewhere!
Fix:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager
is the path.Session Manager
is the folder.PendingFileRenameOperations
is the setting. Clear the value in that setting.Common mistake:
You'll notice that there are more folders under the
Session Manager
folder. Don't look there. Those are sub-folders. Once you've clicked on theSession Manager
folder, find the setting on the right.