KB83182685: ArtiosCAD - SQL 2012 Express installation fails during ArtiosCAD installation on Windows 8.1

Summary

Esko supplied SQL Express 2012 installer does not complete.

Symptoms

Installation fails because SQL 2012 Express needs .NETframework 3.5 whereas Windows 8.1 has .NETframework 4.5 enabled by default.

Workaround

• Make sure all current updates are installed for Windows 8.1. To check, go to Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Update > Check for Updates.

• Do not use Control Panel > Programs > Turn Windows features on or off to enable .NETframework 3.5. Instead, use the Windows 8.1 installer DVD.
  1. At the command prompt, type Dism /online /enable-feature /featurename:NetFx3 /All /Source:<drive>:\sources\sxs /LimitAccess. Replace <drive> with the letter assigned to the local DVD drive.
     
     
  2. A successful result will show in Control Panel > Programs > Turn Windows features on or off, the following:
     
     

SQL installation should now complete.

See also: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2734782

For more information on ArtiosCAD installation on Windows 8.1, see:

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  KB83182734: ArtiosCAD - Installer on Windows 8.1 does not ask for elevated status before starting installation