When trying to install MySQL Server it failed with the message “Could not access network location \\Hewlett-Packard\\\\”<\/p>\n
After some searching it turns out this is a common issue where HP have inserted a registry entry with the install path of “\\Hewlett-Packard\\\\” which isnt a valid location. This can be resolved by removing this entry. This is safe to do so.<\/p>\n
If you dont know what the registry is, you probably want to talk to someone who does or do some research, but using the search tool to find “\\Hewlett-Packard\\\\” and delete the entry should fix the issue. It could be in a number of places but will likely be under an “uninstall” path.<\/p>\n
As usual, when playing with the registry, use caution, ask others if unsure, and back it up.<\/p>\n
Full error log mysql installer gave me:<\/p>\n
1:\r\n1: Action 11:31:29: INSTALL.\r\n1: 1: MySQL Server 5.6 2: {0B9D4C33-AC1B-4973-B754-FE9EAB03D327}\r\n1: Action 11:31:29: FindRelatedProducts. Searching for related applications\r\n1: Action 11:31:29: AppSearch. Searching for installed applications\r\n1: Action 11:31:29: LaunchConditions. Evaluating launch conditions\r\n1: Action 11:31:29: ValidateProductID.\r\n1: Action 11:31:29: CostInitialize. Computing space requirements\r\n1: Action 11:31:29: FileCost. Computing space requirements\r\n1: Action 11:31:29: CostFinalize. Computing space requirements\r\n1: Could not access network location \\Hewlett-Packard\\\\.\r\n1: Could not access network location \\Hewlett-Packard\\\\.\r\n1: 1: MySQL Server 5.6 2: {0B9D4C33-AC1B-4973-B754-FE9EAB03D327} 3: 3\r\n1:\r\n1: Final actions.\r\n1: Install error<\/pre>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"When trying to install MySQL Server it failed with the message “Could not access network location \\Hewlett-Packard\\\\” After some searching it turns out this is a common issue where HP have inserted a registry entry with the install path of “\\Hewlett-Packard\\\\” which isnt a valid location. This can be resolved by removing this entry. 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