My issue ended up being a password for the repository didn't meet the complexity requirements.
WDM Failed During Install Dear Abby, WDM was installing on a server08R2. An automated process began during the install. WDM went Diva, decided it could not work under those conditions, and stomped out. The error message was a generic message about installation not being complete... the same you could expect if you had hit cancel during the installation. However, now the installer is insulted that I would ask it to run a second time, giving me some attitude about not not doing upgrades. However, it also does not appear in the installed programs listing, and cannot be uninstalled. I argued my case, deleted the WDM folder, and removed the registry entries about WDM, but to no avail. The server is pretty firmly stuck in "pout" mode. Are there any flowers or chocolates I can bring home to sweet talk my way back into its good graces, or is this one damaged goods? As it is running on VMWare virtual hardware, kicking it to the curb and bringing in its replacement is not entirely out of the realm of possibility. However, I would prefer to try to salvage this relationship if possible. Thanks in advance,Getting Lonely in Atlanta  In all seriousness, Windows Server 2008R2VMWare virtual serverVMWare tools upgraded started during WDM installation.WDM 4.8 failed, saying that it did not finish installing, prior to SQL installation.Does not appear in Installed programs list.Deleted WDM install folder, reg entries...WDM installer says that this version does not support upgrades. Anyone got any ideas?
WDM Failed During Install