Hi,
I am getting the error "Attempted to perform an unauthorized operation" on windows 8.1 while installing SQL server 2008.
The specific error is The error is Attempted to perform an unauthorized operation." at stepSqlBrowserConfigAction_install_ConfigNonRC_Cpu32 .
I have tried everything from copying to the C drive. I am the admin on the machine. I also checked access in registry. It already has acesss to HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\WMI\security
Can someone comment on how to resolve this issue. I also tried NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM but getting the same error.
Any help would be appreciated.