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I am trying to install SQL Server 2008 on Windows Server 2008 R2 Cluster. While installing the first node, I keep on getting the following error:

TITLE: Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Setup
The following error has occurred:
Attempted to perform an unauthorized operation.
Click 'Retry' to retry the failed action, or click 'Cancel' to cancel this action and continue setup.

Has anyone seen this issue before? I have uninstalled it multiple times and tried re-installing it but same results.

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closed as too localized by Jon Seigel, Max Vernon, Paul White, Mark Storey-Smith, Marian Apr 2 '13 at 9:52

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Are you installing from RTM media? Have you attempted to slipstream with Service Pack 3 before starting the install? Also are you running as a domain admin and have you disabled things like UAC? –  Aaron Bertrand♦ Nov 29 '12 at 15:22
    
I am currently installing it using SQL2008 full version which slipsteam SP1 –  Rizwan Nov 29 '12 at 15:24
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Yes I am running as local administrator and running install "As Administrator" –  Rizwan Nov 29 '12 at 15:25
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Why would you want to be on an unsupported service pack? I strongly recommend you consider SP3. –  Aaron Bertrand♦ Nov 29 '12 at 15:29
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You can slipstream both SP3 and CU2, saving you multiple steps. And this patches setup, so if the problem you're having running setup has been fixed in more recent patches, win-win! –  Aaron Bertrand♦ Nov 29 '12 at 15:32
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Thanks Aaron B. for the help. The issue seems to be with the server itself. I had SA reimage the server and now SQL installed without any issues.

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If this worked (install a new image), please mark this as the answer. This way the question doesn't appear unsolved. –  Marian Mar 30 '13 at 23:04
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