SQL Server 2005 Express Edition Won't Install

Question

I've read through every thread I can find, but can't find an answer for this.
The installation gets all the way to the end, and then stops.  I receive the following error message:
"Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Setup has encountered a problem and will end..." 
I've tried all the troubleshooting tips.  I never had any of the beta or prior versions installed, so I'm not sure what the hangup is.
Can anyone please help me with this?
Charlie

Answer 1

Try run this batch file!
@echo on
cd /d c:\temp
if not exist %windir%\system32\wbem goto TryInstall
cd /d %windir%\system32\wbem
net stop winmgmt
winmgmt /kill
if exist Rep_bak rd Rep_bak /s /q
rename Repository Rep_bak
for %%i in (*.dll) do RegSvr32 -s %%i
for %%i in (*.exe) do call :FixSrv %%i
for %%i in (*.mof,*.mfl) do Mofcomp %%i
net start winmgmt
goto End
:FixSrv
if /I (%1) == (wbemcntl.exe) goto SkipSrv
if /I (%1) == (wbemtest.exe) goto SkipSrv
if /I (%1) == (mofcomp.exe) goto SkipSrv
%1 /RegServer
kipSrv
goto End
:TryInstall
if not exist wmicore.exe goto End
wmicore /s
net start winmgmt
:End