Why do I get a fatal error when installing the Quartus II software version 13.0?

Description

Due to a problem in the Quartus® II installer, you may see this error during installation.

Resolution

To work around this problem:

1. During installation turn off  the option to install Quartus II Help, ModelSim-Altera, and DSP Builder.
2. After Quartus II software installation completes, install Quartus II Help, ModelSim-Altera, and DSP Builder.

This problem is fixed beginning with the Quartus II software version 13.1.

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