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Once the installer is downloaded, follow these steps:

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| Problem | Likely Cause | Solution | |---------|--------------|----------| | Download fails or stalls | Unstable internet / browser cache | Clear browser cache or use a download manager. Try a different browser. | | Setup won’t start | Missing .NET Framework | Install .NET Framework 4.7.2 or later from Microsoft. | | Installation fails at 90% | Antivirus blocking installation | Temporarily disable real-time protection (re-enable after). | | “Another version already installed” | Older SSMS present | Uninstall older SSMS via Control Panel, then retry. | | Can’t connect to server after install | SQL Server Browser service stopped | Start SQL Server Browser service via SQL Server Configuration Manager. | Once the installer is downloaded, follow these steps:

If the output matches Microsoft’s published hash, your download is safe and intact. | | Installation fails at 90% | Antivirus

Right-click the SSMS-Setup-ENU.exe file and select "Run as administrator." This elevation is necessary to write to system directories and registry keys.