Thank you for reaching out! As an Independent Advisor and fellow Microsoft user, I'm happy to assist you.
Please let me know if you have tried the methods below:
- Run in Compatibility Mode:
-Right-click the installer file (wlsetup-all.exe).
-Select Properties.
-Go to the Compatibility tab.
-Check Run this program in compatibility mode for: and select Windows 7.
-Also, check Run this program as an administrator.
-Click Apply and then OK.
Run the installer again.
- Disconnect from the Internet:
-Download the full offline installer for Windows Essentials 2012.
-Disconnect from the internet (disable Wi-Fi or unplug the Ethernet cable).
-Run the installer while disconnected.
-Reconnect to the internet after installation.