Error message, (In a dialog box :) This program has compatibility problems Microsoft SQL Server (2008 and 2008R2) Microsoft you can get help on the Internet and learn more about this program compatibility problem.
SQL Server 2008 is supported on Windows 8 / Windows Server 2012, but a minimum of Service Pack 3 is required.
Select Run this program(ignore the warning), and then install SQL Server 2008 SP3 http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=27594 .
Run this program
. http://blogs.msdn.com/b/psssql/archive/2012/09/01/installing-sql-server-on-windows-8.aspx