I've been trying to repair my SQL SERVER 2012 installation, I've had it for years and all of a sudden the Management Studio application will not open and suggests that i reinstall. But when i try to either REPAIR or REINSTALL, i get the error message below:
------------------------------The specified directory, "C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\", for the INSTALLSHAREDDIR parameter is not valid because this directory is compressed or is in a compressed directory. Specify a directory that is not compressed.
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I have read a few forums online that recommend moving the Config.ini file and editting it, but the Config file i find does not have any refernce to Installshare directory. What do i need to do to get this pointing to the right location.