Rectifying Error Code 0x84BB0001 During SQL Server 2016 Setup

Here are varied strategies to rectify the error code:

1. Verify system prerequisites: Confirm that your hardware matches the minimal requirements necessary for SQL Server 2016, including OS, CPU, RAM, and available storage.
2. Temporarily disable antivirus: Antivirus programmes might disrupt the setup. Deactivate your antivirus briefly and attempt the setup once more.
3. Execute setup with admin rights: Right-click the setup executable and choose 'Run as administrator' to guarantee all necessary permissions for installation are met.
4. Update Windows: Make sure your system is fully updated with the latest Windows patches, which might resolve potential compatibility issues with SQL Server.
5. Utilise SQL Server Installation Center: Opt to install SQL Server through the SQL Server Installation Center instead of the setup executable to potentially bypass setup issues.
6. Review installation logs: Analyse the setup logs for any errors or warnings that might clarify why the setup failed. Logs are located in the %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft SQL ServerX\Setup Bootstrap\Log directory.
7. Remove earlier SQL Server versions: Uninstall any previously installed SQL Server versions before installing SQL Server 2016 to prevent conflicts during setup.