Quote Originally Posted by jzeevi View Post
When I try to install the new solidworks, first I get this message:
A Windows reboot is pending from a previous installation. Some components may fail to install if you do not reboot first. We strongly recommend you cancel the installation and reboot.
I reboot, but that message continues to appear. So, I continue.
Yes, ignore that message.

Quote Originally Posted by jzeevi View Post
Then, I get a message that there was a failure installing Microsoft SQL. There's a link for online help, but it's not useful at all.
Take a look at this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZPgmtUOoqs

Please let me know if it works.