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Error code 858C001E during Acctivate server installation

Learn how to resolve SQL Server installation error 858C001E by decompressing specific directories.

To resolve the 858C001E error during Acctivate installation, follow these steps to decompress the necessary SQL Server directories:

  1. Identify Compressed Directories
    The error often occurs when the following directories are compressed.
    • C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server
    • C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SQL Server

  2. Check for Compression
    • Open File Explorer and navigate to each of the directories listed above.
    • Right-click on the folder and select Properties.
    • In the General tab, click on Advanced.
    • If the option "Compress contents to save disk space" is checked, the folder is compressed.

  3. Decompress the Directories

    • Uncheck the "Compress contents to save disk space" option

    • Click OK, then Apply.

    • When prompted, choose "Apply changes to this folder, subfolders and files" to ensure all contents are decompressed.

    • Repeat this process for each of the directories listed above.

  4. Restart the Installation

    • After decompressing the necessary directories, restart your computer to ensure all changes take effect.

    • Run the Acctivate installer again.

    By ensuring that the SQL Server directories are not compressed, you should be able to proceed with the Acctivate installation without encountering the 858C001E error.