Error : attributes do not match. present attributes (directory compressed) included attributes (0) Cause: Sql server will validate the installation folder during the setup process to check if no Archive attribute as set on the installation folder The installation folder includes “C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server and if you have it C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SQL Server.” Solution: - Go to SQL server installation directory - C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server - C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SQL Server - Right click on the folder and go to properties - Click on general tab and click on Advanced and uncheck the option “Folder is ready for archiving” - Try doing the installation again it will be successful