November 25, 2008 at 8:42 pm
Let me start by saying this is the first time I have tried to install any version of SQL Server. I am a 21-year veteran of legacy BASIC programming and proprietary DB's, trying to move my app's to the 21st century.
I am attempting to install SQL Express 2008 on a laptop running XPProSP2. The System Configuration Checker fails at the WMI Service rule. I checked and the WMI service is running. I have tried several times to install, and it looks like each time, SQL creates a new install folder. Once I get this problem resolved, I may need help cleaning up any residual mess.
I have tried installing SQL Express 2005 and it has the same problem. I run the System Configuration Checker. It tells me the Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) Service failed. When I click on the Failed link under status, I get an error window which says:
Rule "Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) service" failed.
The Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) service cannot be started. To continue with the installation you
must troubleshoot and repair your Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) service.
When I run services.msc, the Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) service has a status of Started and a Startup Type of Automatc.
When I click the "View detailed report" link on the SQL Server 2008 Setup/Setup Support Rules window, it takes me to a file
c:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\100\Setup Bootstrap\Log\20081124_142038\SystemConfigurationCheck_Report.htm
which tells me:
Rule Name Rule Description Result Message/Corrective Action
GlobalRules: SQL Server 2008 Setup configuration checks for rules group 'GlobalRules'
WmiServiceStateCheck Checks whether the WMI service is started and running on the computer. Failed The Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) service cannot be started. To continue with the installation, you must troubleshoot and repair your Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) service.
which is no more information than I already had.
Any help anyone can give me to get me out of this viscious circle would be greatly appreciated.
adaniel
August 26, 2014 at 3:26 am
It is a bit old post but thought to give some direction. Please visit this link
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc775015%28WS.10%29.aspx
and this
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/7932000/sql-server-installation-errors-regarding-wmi-service
Not sure but give it a try.
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