How to solve the error code 0x800F0923: SQL Server 2017 installation failed

There are several steps you can take to solve the error code 0x800F0923 when installing SQL Server 2017:

1. Check system requirements: Make sure your system meets the minimum requirements for installing SQL Server 2017. Check the hardware and software requirements, including the operating system version, processor, memory, and disk space.
2. Disable antivirus software: Antivirus software can interfere with the installation process. Disable your antivirus software temporarily and try installing SQL Server 2017 again.
3. Run Windows Update: Make sure your system is up to date with the latest Windows updates. Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and check for updates. Install any available updates and try installing SQL Server 2017 again.
4. Install .NET Framework 3.5: SQL Server 2017 requires .NET Framework 3.5 to be installed. If it is not already installed, you can install it by going to Control Panel > Programs and Features > Turn Windows features on or off > .NET Framework 3.5 (includes .NET 2.0 and 3.0) and selecting it.
5. Install SQL Server 2017 with command prompt: If the above steps do not work, you can try installing SQL Server 2017 using the command prompt. Open the command prompt as an administrator and run the following command: setup.exe /q /ACTION=Install /FEATURES=SQL /INSTANCENAME=MSSQLSERVER /SQLSVCACCOUNT="NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM" /SQLSYSADMINACCOUNTS="BUILTIN\Administrators" /AGTSVCACCOUNT="NT AUTHORITY\NETWORK SERVICE" /IACCEPTSQLSERVERLICENSETERMS