I've been reading other threads to try to fix the installation problem with SQl Server that I'm having.
What I found is that I've been confused. I thought that .NET 4.5.1 replaced .NET3.51. I've now seen that it is a separate issue. So, I downloaded both files DOTNETFIX35.exe and DOTNETFIX35SETUP.exe. However, when I try to install either one ... nothing.
I'm asked to confirm that I want the install to take place. I do. Then nothing happens and nothing is changed in Control Panel|Programs and Features. DotNET 4.5.1 is still there but nothing else of a dotNET nature. I've let the machine sit for 5 minutes with
nothing showing on the screen relating to the installation.