Resolving Installation Error 0x80070652 for SQL Server 2014

To rectify the installation error code 0x80070652 for SQL Server 2014, follow these structured steps:

1. Update Windows: Ensure your system is up-to-date by navigating to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update, and then clicking 'Check for updates'.
2. Turn off antivirus programs: Antivirus applications can disrupt the installation. Temporarily disable your antivirus and attempt to install SQL Server 2014 once more.
3. Install with administrative privileges: To do this, right-click the SQL Server 2014 installer and choose 'Run as administrator'.
4. Perform a clean system boot: This helps to prevent conflicts that might block the installation. To clean boot, follow these instructions:
• Hit Windows key + R to open the Run window.
• Enter 'msconfig' and hit Enter.
• In the System Configuration window, select the Services tab.
• Select 'Hide all Microsoft services' and then 'Disable all'.
• In the Startup tab, click 'Open Task Manager'.
• In Task Manager, disable all startup applications.
• Close Task Manager and click 'OK' in the System Configuration window to apply changes.
• Restart your PC and attempt the SQL Server 2014 installation again.
5. Utilize SQL Server Installation Center: Should the error persist, employ the SQL Server Installation Center for installation by executing the setup.exe from your SQL Server 2014 media.