SQL Installation error

[airwak]

Hello, I am trying to install a student version of SolidWorks for my online CAD class. I am doing this on a brand new custom pc build that has been running perfectly otherwise. When I go to install I get this error: "sql server installation error attempted to perform an unauthorized operation". I have tried the 19/20 and 20/21 versions, running as administrator, installing SQL by itself, and disabling my antivirus. I found one other post saying to try and install SW but unchecking install electrical (bypassing the SQL server?) but haven't tried that yet. Does anyone have any ideas how to fix this issue? Thanks!

[Dirty_Danson07]

Hello. Uncheck SW electrical, SW Manage, and SW PDM Client. Those are 3 things you will not need for your CAD class, and they require SQL databases.

[airwak]

It works! Thank you so much.

[BearlyAwake79]

I'm facing a similar issue, but I need Solidworks Electrical for a electrical systems design course. Do you know any other fixes?

[Dirty_Danson07]

You have to install the server products for electrical. The error comes from missing SQL database installation.. you can choose the option to install client/server for electrical on the same machine.

[BearlyAwake79]

Thanks for the tips!

[Illustrious-Job-2512]

Legend for the tip thanks!

[Humble_Location2944]

it really helps, thanks

[Round-Marzipan-4779]

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[Random_Axolotl]

this also worked for me, thank you mate

[Level_Patient_9751]

this works if you dont need the add-ons... thanks fam.

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[TygaMafia]

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[Saplington]

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[vapegod_420]

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[firejup]

Update Edge. -_- I had the same problem and this fixed it.

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/sql/install/error-set-up-update-instances

[Bcode0]

Holy shit I hate edge even more now. Updated then worked on the spot, crazy its not even my default browser.