The program cant start because sqlbootstrapper.dll is missing from your computer.

hi there,i am trying to install sql server 2014 developer edition in windows 8.1.Byt I am getting the error.The program can't start because the sqlsetupbootstrapper.dll is missing in your computer and I also found that this dll is available in the .iso file
of the server downloaded from Microsoft.
Sumit Bhargav

hi shanky,
thanks for your response.
I would like to tell you that i downloaded it again and extracted using WINRAR but the problem still persists.
Sumit Bhargav
When/where are you getting this error. Are you getting this error moment you start setup.exe file ?
Do you find logs related to setup in
C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\120\Setup Bootstrap\Log
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