SQL 2014 Exp Wont Install Win 8.1

Hello All,
Im really struggling to install SQL 2014 express on my windows 8.1  SL pc. x64
i installed SQL 2008 first but when i tried to install the studio management, it refused to work.
so i redownloaded the latest setups. ive tried both 32bit and 64bit
SQLEXPR_x86_ENU.exe 172mb
SQLManagementStudio_x86_ENU.exe 689mb
It just stays on the one screen after the landing page. ive left my pc for 6 to 8 hours...
ive tried this more than once... and no luck...
Note i have cleaned the registry and directorys each time.
Logs------------
http://1drv.ms/1pJFzTq
http://1drv.ms/1pJFAXC

I am little confused are you trying to install SQL server 2008 express or SQL server 2014 express.
You should first refer to
Hardware and Software requirements for installing SQL server 2014
You should also read Installing SQL server On windows 8
Finally when you are ready download
SQL server 2014 express
Edit: reg logs you posted it seems your machine where you are installing SQL server does not have internet connection. Internet connection is required for installation of SQL server 2014 express read Hardware and software requirements.
06) 2014-05-30 03:21:36 Slp: Microsoft.SqlServer.Setup.Chainer.Workflow.ActionExecutionException: SQL Server Setup was not able to scan for product updates within 5 minutes. This can happen when there are Internet or network issues. ---> Microsoft.SqlServer.Configuration.SmartSetupExtension.MuSelectServerTimeoutException: SQL Server Setup was not able to scan for product updates within 5 minutes. This can happen when there are Internet or network issues.
Please revert if any Issue.
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