I have Windows 8 64bit.  I'm trying to install SQL server 2008.  It keeps telling me that .Net Framework 3.5 needs to be installed but it is installed.  I have read several posts explaining how to turn on the 3.5 framework in Windows and I followed that and I even installed a program that requires 3.5 framework and it installed and runs perfectly.  Also, I have Visual Studio 2008 installed and am currently running a solution that uses .net Framework 3.5 so it's on there.  The problem seems to be with the SQL Server setup.  I tried running the setup as admin and in compatibility mode.  I don't know what else to try.  I haven't seen this issue on any other forum.  Has anyone had this issue? ...

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