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Close Background Apps: Shut down SQL Server instances, IIS Express, and any browsers to prevent file-locking issues. Why Update 5 Still Matters
Navigate to your VS2012 Update 5 ISO or extracted folder. Look for a subdirectory named packages\vs_professional or vs_ultimate . Locate preparation.exe and run it from an with verbose logging: visual studio 2012 update 5 preparationexe top