After starting the CSE Setup program, if you're presented with this error message:
"Error applying transforms. Verify that the specified transform paths are valid."
you'll want to download then run the utility provided in link below:
Fix problems with programs that can't be installed or uninstalled
While running the Microsoft utility, when you see this prompt: Are you having a problem installing or uninstalling a program?
select this option: -> Installing
Then when you see the next prompt: "Select the program you are trying to install"
select this option: APLNext.CSScriptEngine
When the utility ends, restarting the CSE Setup program should then successfully run to completion.