If Microsoft SQL Server failed to install SolidWorks, try launching the installation media as an administrator. In case, even then you face this issue, follow the solutions mentioned below.

If you cannot Install SQL Server on a Windows 11/10 computer, check if SQL Server is compatible and execute these solutions to resolve the issue.

If you want to download Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio, make sure you use the official page and link. Here's how to do that!

Get started with Microsoft SQL Server downloads. Choose a SQL Server trial, edition, tool, or connector that best meets your data and workload needs.

Click the "Download" button to download the entire Feature Pack, or scroll to the bottom half of the page and locate the "Microsoft SQL Server OLE DB Provider" links.

Insert the Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition CD into your computer. Wait for the installation screen to appear on your computer. Click "Install Database Server" at the prompt that appears.