SQL Server Express Prerequisite gets stuck installing when the setup is created in 20.9 - 21.0

[benjamin.batman]

Hey,

Every since upgrading to 20.9 or newer, the SQL Server Express Prerequisite freezes during installation. I have noticed this with multiple SQL Server Express prerequisites. If I copy the EXE file from the prerequisites folder and try to run it manually in command line with the same arguments, it installs fine.

Command Line: /qs /IACCEPTSQLSERVERLICENSETERMS /ACTION=Install /FEATURES=SQLEngine /INSTANCENAME=SQLEXPRESS /UpdateEnabled=False

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Thanks,

Benjamin

[Liviu]

Hello Benjamin,

This is a known issue. Can you please check the [Version 20.9.1] - Issues with the Microsoft Express 2019 pre-requisite installation forum thread discussing the same scenario.

This issue has been fixed on our side, but unfortunately it did not catch our latest release, Advanced Installer 21.0.

I have forwarded the fix to you via email.

Best regards,
Liviu

[Catalin]

Hello Benjamin,

This has been fixed in version 21.1 of Advanced Installer.

Best regards,
Catalin