This can be caused by the installation wizard not being able to perform certain operations in the Windows temp folder when it is not located on the C Drive.
To confirm the issue:
- Locate the PreReqScan.dll within the Installation Media (
- Copy the DLL to the current Temp folder location.
- Attempt to register the dll using the command "regsvr32 path\PreReqScan.dll"
- This will fail and display a message similar to the following:
- Next, copy the PreReqScan.dll to the C drive and run the register command again.
- If this is Successful. Follow the steps in the solution below.
Open the Windows Environment Variables and move the Windows Temp folders temporarily to the C drive. Reboot the Server and run the installation wizard again. Once the Installation is complete. You may move the Temp folder back to their destination.