I am getting this issue when installing SQL Server on my laptop. (Windows 8 64-bit)
I have tried multiple SQL Server 2012 versions & editions (SP1, Developer, Enterprise Edition), 64-bit & 32-bit. All have the same issue.
After selecting the “Do you want to allow this program to make changes to this computer” I get the below window with no message and the installation halts. There is no log in the folder: \Microsoft SQL Server\100\Setup Bootstrap\LOG\. Also nothing in Event log.
Screenshot after SQL 2012 install is an empty pop-up window. No message just the "close" button.
Further background info:
-Relatively new laptop (~1-2 months)
I had initially installed SQL Server 2012 SP1 64-bit Developer Edition on this laptop, successfully.
I needed to downgrade to the pre-SP1, so did an uninstall via Control Panel, doing the multiple SQL Server items 1 by 1
When trying to install pre SP1, I received the above “blank” error
My machine has since has a full OS reinstall.
Even after complete rebuild, I am still getting the blank message