Comments on: SQL Server 2008: The INSTANCESHAREDWOWDIR command line value was not specified.

By: cereal

cereal — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 09:39:59 +0000

Hello,

Simply remove the last “\” (backslash) at the en of “Shared feature directory (x86)” like the next print-screen.

http://www.simple-tech.info/sql-server-2008-r2-there-are-validation-errors-on-this-page-click-ok-to-close-this-dialog-box-review-errors-at-the-bottom-of-the-setup-page-then-provide-valid-parameters-or-click-help-for-more-information.aspx

By: MBO-Luke

MBO-Luke — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 19:10:15 +0000

Ok, after searching everywhere, trying what you have above, what others had, etc… I found that not everyone was complete, or it didnt apply. This is what I found to work, however, note, this is exact, no deviation, as any click, trying to type the path, etc.. in some areas caused failures. Only after cracking my skull on concrete did i get it, and now, i have replicated it 5 plus times on other machines and it worked like a champ.

cmd prompt to directory where you have the install file, I am using SQL Exp with Advanced Services.

C\Installs\SQL Express>sqlexpradv_x64_ENU /Action=Install /INSTALLSHAREDWOWDIR=C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SQL Server /INSTALLSHAREDDIR=C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server

“NOTE – I left it at default, and am only changing the instance location VIA the GUI, was so much easier, and finally stinking worked. Gave up trying a different default directory.”

Now, once the darn installer gets to the place where it shows the two directories, in Express w/Advanced at least, there are two. The bottom one will be blank. Click on the … and click to the directory, when i tried typing it, etc… the darn thing blew up.

That is what worked for me, so, hope it helps others.

By: Max32

Max32 — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:16:08 +0000

Спасибо дружище! Очень полезная инфа.

By: me

me — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:13:24 +0000

thanx man

By: Hiren

Hiren — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:35:13 +0000

Cheers for the post it was a great help