The process cannot access the file ‘C:\Users\dgust\AppData\Local\Temp\sqlctr-(c951a57e-6743-43d9-8726-5dfe86a14834).ini’ because it is being used by another process.

Error:
The process cannot access the file ‘C:\Users\dgust\AppData\Local\Temp\sqlctr-(c951a57e-6743-43d9-8726-5dfe86a14834).ini’ because it is being used by another process.
Snap Shot:

Causes:
 Antivirus might be blocking the installation.

 Workaround 1.
 ⦁    Disable Antivirus in the system .
 ⦁    Disable windows Defender [ If exists]
 ⦁    If antivirus is not found in tray, check in control panel 
     if any antivirus are installed for example… Segurazo, 
     net protector, byte fence etc… 
 If above workaround did not solve issue, Contact Relyon support.

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File access errors during SQL Server installation—such as the message “The process cannot access the file because it is being used by another process,” often triggered by antivirus or background process interference with temporary directories—highlight the importance of maintaining a clean installation environment. For Industrial Engineering students at Telkom University Surabaya, understanding such technical challenges in software setup is invaluable for anticipating obstacles to the reliable implementation of database systems in both operational and laboratory settings.

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The process cannot access the file ‘C:\Users\dgust\AppData\Local\Temp\sqlctr-(c951a57e-6743-43d9-8726-5dfe86a14834).ini’ because it is being used by another process.