Issue
Unable to install the SQL Server with I/NET. Error shows:
The SQL Server System Configuration Checker cannot be executed due to WMI configuration on the machine "machinename" error:2147942405(0x80070005).
Environment
I/NET Seven
Cause
Some security settings have been changed under DCOM. If local launch and local activation properties are set to 'Not Defined,' the installation will fail.
Resolution
- Open Administrative Tools > Local Security Policies
- Find Local Policies > Security Options > 'DCOM: Machine Launch Restriction in Security Descriptor Definition Language(SDDL)'
- Set the System user 'Local Launch' and 'Local Activation' to ALLOW.