Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Setup

Question

I get this error when I try to open the SQL Server installation file :

The operating system on this computer or its service pack level does not meet the minimum requirements for SQL server 2016. to determine the .....***

By going to "Properties" and check the box "Run this program in compatibility mode for: widows 7", Also my problem was not solved. My systems specifications are: Windows 7 Ultimate /System Type: 64-bit / RAM : 4.00GB / , Processor : Inrtel(R) Core(TM) i3-6100 CPU @3.70Hz

Also, I have the following versions for Microsoft .Net framework software:*

• Microsoft .Net Framework 4.5 Multi-Targeting Pack
• Microsoft .Net Framework 4.5 SDK
• Microsoft .Net Framework 4.5.1 Multi-Targeting Pack
• Microsoft .Net Framework 4.5.1 Multi-Targeting Pack(ENU)
• Microsoft .Net Framework 4.5.1 SDK
• Microsoft .NetFramework 4.5.2 Multi-Targeting Pack
• Microsoft .Net Framework 4.5.2 Multi-Targeting Pack(ENU)
• Microsoft .Net Framework 4.6 SDK
• Microsoft .Net Framework 4.6 Targeting Pack
• Microsoft .Net Framework 4.6 Targeting Pack(ENU)
• Microsoft .Net Framework 4.8
• Microsoft .Net Framework 4.8 SDK
• Microsoft .Net Framework 4.8 Targeting Pack
• Microsoft .Net Framework 4.8 Targeting Pack(ENU)
• Microsoft .Net version Manager 1.0.0-beta5 SQL Server Specifications: Microsoft® SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 2 (SP2)

Help me!

Answer 1

The error is literally telling you the problem:

The operating system on this computer or its service pack level does not meet the minimum requirements for SQL server 2016

This error cannot be any more clear; it is telling you you cannot install SQL Server 2016 on the version of Windows you are using: Windows 7 Ultimate.

This is confirmed in the documentation as well:

Operating System support

The following table shows which editions of SQL Server 2016 and 2017 are compatible with which versions of Windows:

SQL Server edition:	Enterprise	Developer	Standard	Web	Express
Windows Server 2019 Datacenter	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Windows Server 2019 Standard	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Windows Server 2019 Essentials	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Windows Server 2016 Datacenter	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Windows Server 2016 Standard	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Windows Server 2016 Essentials	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Windows Server 2012 R2 Foundation	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Windows Server 2012 Datacenter	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Windows Server 2012 Standard	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Windows Server 2012 Foundation	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Windows 10 IoT Enterprise	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Windows 10 Enterprise	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Windows 10 Professional	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Windows 10 Home	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Windows 8.1 Enterprise	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Windows 8.1 Pro	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Windows 8.1 Enterprise	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Windows 8 Pro	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Windows 8	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes

Notice the complete lack of Windows 7 in the list.

Windows 7 has been completely unsupported for some time now anyway, so it's past time you upgrade your operating system, and it seems now you must if you want to use SQL Server 2016.