I've tried to install and uninstall SQL Server 2012, both express and eval, but keep getting same error. I have tried this from burned dvd and from an expanded folder on my pc; it just seems that with every attempt I have made I get so far and then I get the same error repeatedly. I've also re-downloaded the media, tried the RTM and SP1 versions, no change. I tried not installing setup updates, as well as installing them - each time uninstalling sql setup inbetween. I have updated my .NET framework to the new 4.5 version, I have Powershell 2.0 installed. All pre-req checks succeed.
Computer is Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, 4GB RAM.
This is what the Summary.text file has:
Exception type: Microsoft.SqlServer.Chainer.Infrastructure.CalculateSettingValueException
Message:
There was a failure to calculate the default value of setting INSTANCEID.
HResult : 0x85640001
FacilityCode : 1380 (564)
ErrorCode : 1 (0001)
Data:
SettingId = INSTANCEID
WatsonData =
HelpLink.EvtType =
DisableWatson = true
