SQL SERVER || An error occurred during the installation of assembly

Error While Installing SQL SERVER 2008 R2 SP2 Express Edition – An error occurred during the installation of assembly - 'Microsoft.VC80, MFC, Version = '8.0.50727.4027'____

Resolution :  To resolve this problem, use the following methods:

​Disable Antivirus, Antivirus Firewall and Firewall as well until SQL Server Installation.

1. In this particular case 1st install Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable.
   

            Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable                         - https://www.microsoft.com/en-in/download/details.aspx?id=26347

            Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable                         - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=26368

            Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable                         - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=26999

            Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable                         - https://www.microsoft.com/en-in/download/details.aspx?id=48145

            Latest Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2022 Redistributable   - https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/cpp/windows/latest-supported-vc-redist?view=msvc-170

1. Go to Microsoft Edge – Settings – Default browser – Let Internet Explorer open sites in Microsoft Edge >> Never         

            

1. Update the Windows and Windows Drivers (If ANY).
   
2. Restart the system with Windows Update.
   
3. Now try to Install SQL SERVER 2008 R2 SP2 Express edition.    

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