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Applies to: 
SQL Server
Details
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Name | SQL Server |
| Event ID | 256 |
| Event Source | SQL Server Local Database Runtime 12.0 |
| Component | Local Database Runtime API |
| Message Text | Cannot create folder for the Local Database instance at: %%LOCALAPPDATA%%\Microsoft\Microsoft SQL Server Local DB\Instances\<instance name>. |
Explanation
A folder can't be created under %userprofile%.