I cannot install Sql Server 2008 R2 on Windows 8. Tried many times but failed because it gives the error "Database Engine Services Failed". Sql files cannot be corrupted because i can install the same setup on Windows 7 and i can connect to databases.
I tried all the things below;
* I'm uninstalling everything related with Sql Server from Control Panel/Programs And Features.
* I'm deleting all the keys related with Sql Server from Regedit.
* Later i'm restarting windows, and trying to install again. But during the install it gives the error "Database Engine Services Failed", install is finishing but when i opened the Management Studio i cannot connect to Database Engine with Sa naturally.
* My firewall is already closed. And i have not any antivirus software.
* I gave the permission for port 1433 on firewall.
Please help me. Why i always take "Database Engine Services Failed" error? I will get crazy cause of that for many days.