While Installing SQL 2005 Express Edition we hit the error -- The SQL Server System Configuration Checker cannot be executed due to WMI configuration on the machine Error:2147749896 (0x80041008)

Symptoms: Application Popup Error: =========================== The SQL Server System Configuration Checker cannot be executed due to WMI configuration on the machine <Computer Name> Error:2147749896 (0x80041008). [Environment]...(read more)