I have successfully install SQL Server 2012 before and then uninstall it when I was having issues with a user account.
For the past few days, I have been having this error during installation. The error occurs during the SQL Server 2012 Service Pack 1 Setup. It throws the error stating that, "Attempted to perform an unauthorized operation"
The error dialog gives the option to retry or cancel. retry only return the same error dialog. cancel let's the instillation proceed but does not install the database engine. I have install, clean up the directories and retry installation several times and still get the same error. I have now run out of options other than to seek help here.
Is there a known solution for this issue? A solution will be greatly appreciated.