Troubleshooting SQL Server 2017 Installation Error 0x800F0923

To rectify the installation error 0x800F0923 when setting up SQL Server 2017, undertake these steps:

1. Assess system suitability: Confirm that your machine meets SQL Server 2017’s basic requirements, scrutinizing hardware and software needs like the OS type, CPU capabilities, memory, and disk capacity.
2. Deactivate malware protection: Security software may obstruct the setup of SQL Server 2017. Deactivate your malware protection briefly and attempt the setup once more.
3. Perform system updates: Ascertain that your computer is updated with the latest patches by going to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. Install any new updates found and then proceed with the installation.
4. Activate .NET Framework 3.5: SQL Server 2017 depends on .NET Framework 3.5. If it's not active, turn it on through Control Panel > Programs and Features > Turn Windows features on or off > .NET Framework 3.5 (includes .NET 2.0 and 3.0).
5. Installation via command line: Should the other approaches fail, execute SQL Server 2017 installation through the command line. Open Command Prompt as an administrator and input: setup.exe /q /ACTION=Install /FEATURES=SQL /INSTANCENAME=MSSQLSERVER /SQLSVCACCOUNT='NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM' /SQLSYSADMINACCOUNTS='BUILTIN\Administrators' /AGTSVCACCOUNT='NT AUTHORITY\NETWORK SERVICE' /IACCEPTSQLSERVERLICENSETERMS