Problem installing Visual Studio 2010
Solution 1:
Visual Studio is a complex piece of software, and can get itself stuck in a strange state if installation fails any time.
I would strongly recommend you do a new fresh Windows 7 install, and take careful steps to follow a path that should lead to a successful install. Starting fresh is often much better when something strange is happening with Visual Studio any edition.
- Fresh install Windows 7
- Complete patch of updates, including Service Pack 1.
- Install the .NET 4 framework prior to Visual Studio 2010 (had luck myself doing this)
- Check for new Windows Update patches
- Install Visual Studio 2010
Also Note: If you're installing a version of SQL Server that's not express edition, do that before Visual Studio 2010 (seems to work for me too).