Solving SQL Server 2008 Access is Denied Error During Installation

Problem: When installing SQL Server 2008 we get an Access is Denied Error.

Here is the error you get during install.

Local Policy Object Display Name User Right
Backup files and directories SeBackupPrivilege
Debug Programs SeDebugPrivilege
Manage auditing and security log SeSecurityPrivilege

To add the rights to the local administrator account follow these steps:

  1. Log on to the computer as a user who has administrative credentials.
  2. Click Start, click Run, type Control admintools , and then click OK.
  3. Double-click Local Security Policy.
  4. In the Local Security Settings dialog box, click Local Policies, double-click User Rights Assignment, and then double-click Backup Files and Directories.
  5. In the Backup Files and Directories Properties dialog box, click Add User or Group.
  6. In the Select User or Groups dialog box,type the user account being used for setup, and then click OK two times.
  7. Repeat the procedure for the other two policies mentioned in the Cause section.
  8. On the File menu, click Exit to close the Local Security Settings dialog box.