SQL Server 2012 – Setup Problems – Value Cannot Be Null

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After several attempts to install SQL Server 2012 on Windows 7, I was getting the following error.

“SQL Server Setup has encountered the following error: Value cannot be null. Parameter name: doc.”

After 4 retries with different options I finally tried running setup.exe “As Administrator” based on suggestions that I found when searching on the error.  Still no luck.

Next I found an article suggesting a complete uninstall of SQL Server, and re-install.  Trying that now.  I will post more if I figure this one out.

 

Update.  After a complete un-install deleting of all the SQL Server 2012 directories.  I started the install again and is works great.

 

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2 Comments on “SQL Server 2012 – Setup Problems – Value Cannot Be Null

  1. Hey Steve – I just had the same problem trying to install SQL Server 2008 on Win 7…got same error message. After several tries, I found your solution, did as you said (uninstall everything AND remove folders) and sudden joy!
    Thanks much!

    kevin

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