SQL ERROR 2012 VMWARE OS 2012



To disable HotPlug capability using the vSphere Client:
  1. Connect to the ESXi/ESX host or vCenter Server using the vSphere Client.
  2. Power off the virtual machine.
  3. Right-click the virtual machine and click Edit Settings.
  4. Click the Options tab.
  5. Click General > Configuration Parameters > Add Row.
  6. Insert a new row with the name devices.hotplug and a value of false.
  7. Power on the virtual machine

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I've had the same error time after time unless I choose to install on the C partition.

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