SQL 2008 or SQL 2014 will not install, Nucleus has failed

Potential Symptoms

  • "The installation of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express SP3 (x86 & X64Wow) - Nucleus has failed. Setup will now exit.  "
  • Error found in Summary.text in most recent folder in C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\100\Setup Bootstrap\Log directory. 
"Rule Setup account privileges" failed.
The account that is running SQL Server Setup does not have one or all of the following rights: the right to back up files and directories, the right to manage auditing and the security log and the right to debug programs. To continue, use an account with both of these rights. For more information, see When attempting to manually install SQL 2014, may see an error during the global rules setup, such as the below:
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Environment

  • Product Family: Software
  • Product:
  • Component: SQL 2008, SQL 2014
  • Control System: Venus 1500 V4

Cause

  • Computer account does not have administrative rights or the correct rights.

Resolution

  • Use an account that has the correct rights to install SQL 2008 or SQL 2014.

KB ID: DD3001514


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