Use Orca.exe Tool to Verify Corrupted MSI/MSP file in Failed SQL Patching


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Multiple reasons can cause the failure of installing SQL Server patch. For example, corrupted registry key record for your SQL components , missing or corrupted MSI/MSP files for your SQL components, lack of permission for the required file or file in use during patch installation process, etc.

 

One of the common causes is corrupted SQL Server’s Windows Installer database file (.MSI) or the Windows