Cannot install Matlab 2014a on Windows 7

When I run the setup.exe for MATLAB, there is just the message: 'Please wait while Windows configures Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 redistributable (x64)' and then nothing happens. Why is MATLAB not installing? Thanks.

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FAQ: http://matlab.wikia.com/wiki/FAQ#During_installation.2C_the_installer_crashes.2C_hangs.2C_gives_an_error_message.2C_does_not_authenticate_your_license.2C_or_otherwise_does_finish_installing_correctly.

You can get redistributables yourself and install them. Maybe then the MATLAB installer won't try. For example, go here http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=29 Type in whatever year you think you need, 2005, 2008, 2010, 2012, etc.