Hi,

Every time I try to install Work Flow Manager for SharePoint 2013 the web platform installer fails:

Our security people say nothing is being blocked at that address, so does anyone have an idea how I can install Workflow manager?

Thanks

David

Hi David,

What error did you meet when you install Workflow Manager using web platform installer?

For troubleshooting this issue, please provide the error. It will make others in the forum easy to find a solution for you.

There is an article about installing and configuring Workflow for SharePoint 2013, please check if it is useful for you:

https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj658588.aspx

Best Regards,

Apologises there was supposed to be an image there.  The error reads:

Unable to download the product list from. Check your network
connection and try again.  If the problem persists, report the issue on
the Web Platform Installer 5.0 forum at: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink?link=145244

Hi,

This issue is about the web platform installer.

Please check if you are suing a proxy. If yes, please try to download withou proxy.

And also check if the firewall or third party firewall is turned on. If yes, please turn it off.

An article about troubleshooting Problems with Microsoft Web Platform Installer:

http://www.iis.net/learn/troubleshoot/web-platform-installer-issues/troubleshooting-problems-with-microsoft-web-platform-installer

If this issue still exists, I suggest you create a new thread on Web Platform Installer forum for help. The reason why we recommend posting appropriately is you will get the most qualified pool of respondents, and other partners who read the forums regularly can either share their knowledge or learn from your interaction with us. Thank you for your understanding.

Web Platform Installer forum:

http://forums.iis.net/1155.aspx

Best Regards,

Wendy

The problem turned out to be caused by the Group Policy applied to the server which restricted the installation of applications even through I was an Administrator of the system.

• Marked as answer by DiaGeordie 11 hours 36 minutes ago

The problem turned out to be caused by the Group Policy applied to the server which restricted the installation of applications even through I was an Administrator of the system.

• Marked as answer by DiaGeordie Friday, September 11, 2015 8:00 PM