The program or feature cannot start or run error

I go this error while running PreInstaller.exe while I was trying to Install SharePoint 2013

Resolution

Install .Net 4.5 manually and run the PreInstaller.exe

Tada ! Its Done

Trust me I have Googled enough but could not find a single post that could provide any resolution to this error

Unsupported 16-Bit application Error + SharePoint 2013 Installation

I go this error while running PreInstaller.exe while I was trying to Install SharePoint 2013

Resolution

Install .Net 4.5 manually and run the PreInstaller.exe

Tada ! Its Done

Trust me I have Googled enough but could not find a single post that could provide any resolution to this error

OK I am sure a lot of resolution come up on Google but none mention that the Task Scheduler Service must be running.
In my case the Task Scheduler service wasn't running.