title: SQL Server 2017 installation is stuck
body: <p>For some reason I can't get SQL Server 2017 installed on my Windows 10 machine.</p>
  
  <p>First thing to do with this buggy installer is that I had to uninstall <strong>VCRuntime 2017</strong> in order for the installer to work.</p>
  
  <p>And now, the installer is stuck at this point exactly every time I try to install it:</p>
  
  <p><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/5EhLp.png" alt="SQL Server 2017 installation is stuck"></p>
  
  <p>What I've tried so far:</p>
  
  <ul>
  <li>Killing msiexec process</li>
  <li><p>Running the setup with additional parameter as mentioned <a href="https://stackoverflow.com/questions/40352574/sql-server-2014-installation-stuck-hung-up-or-taking-very-long-time-to-finish">here</a></p>
  
  <pre><code>Setup.exe /SkipInstallerRunCheck
  </code></pre></li>
  <li><p>Restarting ... reinstalling ... turning off anti-virus ... </p></li>
  </ul>
  
  <p><strong>[Solved]</strong></p>
  
  <p>The problem was due to a background download that was taking forever especially on a low internet speed (i.e. python or R-support component).</p>
  
  <p><strong>[Solution]</strong></p>
  
  <ul>
  <li>If you really need <strong>python or R-support</strong> just wait until download is complete</li>
  <li>Else, deselect <strong>python and R-support</strong> from the component list.</li>
  <li>(or) kill the child process for <strong>python or R-support component</strong> downloader from task manager.</li>
  </ul>