Overcoming Error Code 0x80070652 in SQL Server 2014 Setup

Implement these strategies to fix the error code 0x80070652 during SQL Server 2014 installation:

1. Ensure Windows is Up-to-Date: Verify that your Windows system is equipped with the latest updates by navigating to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update, then clicking 'Check for updates'.
2. Temporarily Disable Antivirus: Antivirus software can often disrupt installation processes. Temporarily deactivate your antivirus and retry installing SQL Server 2014.
3. Administrative Installation: Right-click on the SQL Server 2014 installation file and select 'Run as administrator' to ensure the installer has sufficient permissions.
4. Execute a Clean Boot:
   1. Open the Run dialog box by pressing Windows key + R.
   2. Enter 'msconfig' and press Enter to open the System Configuration window.
   3. Click on the 'Services' tab.
   4. Select the 'Hide all Microsoft services' checkbox and then click 'Disable all'.
   5. Switch to the 'Startup' tab and click 'Open Task Manager'.
   6. In Task Manager, disable all startup items by selecting each item and clicking 'Disable'.
   7. Close Task Manager.
   8. Back in the System Configuration window, click 'OK'.
   9. Restart your computer and try the SQL Server 2014 installation once more.
5. Use SQL Server Installation Center: If you continue to face issues, use the SQL Server Installation Center by running the setup.exe file from your SQL Server 2014 installation media. This facility provides additional tools and resources to troubleshoot and guide the installation process.