Resolving Error 0x800F0923: SQL Server 2017 Installation Troubleshooting

Here are several approaches to address the error code 0x800F0923 during the SQL Server 2017 installation:

1. Verify system compatibility: Ensure your computer meets SQL Server 2017's required specifications, including operating system, CPU, RAM, and available disk space.
2. Temporarily disable antivirus programs: Antivirus applications can disrupt the installation. Temporarily turn off your antivirus and attempt the installation again.
3. Execute Windows Update: Confirm your system is up to date with the latest patches by navigating to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. After updating, try the installation once more.
4. Enable .NET Framework 3.5: SQL Server 2017 necessitates .NET Framework 3.5. If absent, activate it via Control Panel > Programs and Features > Turn Windows features on or off > .NET Framework 3.5 (includes .NET 2.0 and 3.0).
5. Use command prompt for installation: If previous methods fail, consider installing SQL Server 2017 via the command prompt. Run as administrator and execute: setup.exe /q /ACTION=Install /FEATURES=SQL /INSTANCENAME=MSSQLSERVER /SQLSVCACCOUNT='NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM' /SQLSYSADMINACCOUNTS='BUILTIN\Administrators' /AGTSVCACCOUNT='NT AUTHORITY\NETWORK SERVICE' /IACCEPTSQLSERVERLICENSETERMS