SQL Server 2012 fails to install Database Engine Services and SQL Server Replication

When installing SQL Server 2012 the following error may display: SQL Server Replication Failed as seen in the screen shot below:


  1. Re-run the installation of SQL and when the following screen displays, (Server Configuration), stop:

  1. In the Account Name field, from the drop-down list select NT Authority\NETWORK SERVICE. If it's not listed select Browse and follow the next step. If listed, select the option and skip the next step.

  1. In the Enter the object name to select field, type nt authority/network service and click OK.

  2. If the group is still not found, click Advanced…

  1. Click Find Now. Scroll down and highlight NETWORK SERVICE. Click OK.

  1. The following screen displays. If correct, click Next.

  1. Continue with the installation; all features will be installed.