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sql server 2008 problem

hello sir Iam using windows 7 ultimate version.. Unable to open Windows Installer File 'E:\\SQL\\x86\\setup\\sql_rs_msi\\ Windows Installer error message: The system can not open the device or file specified ' Click 'Retry' to retry the failed action, or click 'Cancel' to cancel this action and continue setup. I would like to ensure this here that the installer is not corrupted, I tried it on another PC and its working fine there. Please help!
sql-server-2008-r2installationwindows7
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sp_lock avatar image sp_lock commented ·
Do you have UAC turned on? If so, you may need to use the "run as Administrator" option Or, have you read... http://support.microsoft.com/kb/834549
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Fatherjack avatar image Fatherjack ♦♦ commented ·
Also, make sure your AV solution is not going to get worked up when you start the install. I have had a few times where I forgot and it's caused no end of problems.
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TimothyAWiseman avatar image TimothyAWiseman commented ·
sp_lock and fatherjack have good points, but this could also be a plain corrupted file, often due to problems with the physical media.
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Blackhawk-17 avatar image Blackhawk-17 commented ·
Check the Event Viewer logs for more information.
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