i trying to install a new copy of SQL Server 2012 Developer stand allone and keep getting the error noted in the question above
currently running win 7 SP1 64bit and no know problems. i tried with both the firewall up and down with same results
nothing comes up in the initial review of hardware etc w/o any errors or problems noted. this happens after i put in the lic and the install started.
once the message shows it stops the install
the error code is 0x6854001. and have not been able to find anything on the net with 2012 that references that number
tks in advance