RM Installation Fails During SQL Server Install with error "The wizard was interrupted" and Event Viewer logs shows " The SQL Server (MOTORMSVR2) service failed to start due to the following error: The system cannot find the file specified"


Symptom(s)

1. Radio Management (RM) installation fails during SQL Server installation with the error The wizard was interrupted before APX Radio Management Suite could be installed.

2. Event Viewer > Windows Logs > System Logs show "The SQL Server (MOTORMSVR2) service failed to start due to the following error: The system cannot find the file specified"

3. SQL install logs indicate missing MSI files.

Issue

Windows file corruption

Environment

APX Radio Management (RM)

 

Resolution

NOTE: Always backup the RM database from the RM Server Utility before proceeding. 

1. Run sfc /scannow from the command prompt to repair system files. This may need to be run several times to repair all files. See step 2 on the Microsoft support website.

2. Repair the existing SQL Server installation from Programs & Features / Installed Apps when possible.

3. If issues remain, delete any existing SQL Server versions from Programs & Features  / Installed Apps.

4. Reinstall Radio Management and the backup database once SQL Server is repaired and operational.