SQL Server 2012: An error occurred creating the configuration section handler for userSettings

Problem

You are performing an installation of Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Standard as part of deployment of a SharePoint Server 2013 farm.  On completion of the installation, you exit the installer and experience the following error message prompt on your desktop:

Unhandled exception has occurred in your application.  if you click Continue, the application will ignore this error and attempt to continue.  If you click Quit, the application will close immediately.

An error occurred creating the configuration section handler for userSettings/Microsoft.SqlServer.Configuration.LandingPage.Properties.Settings:Could not load file or assembly 'System, Version 4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b77a5c561934e089' or one of its dependencies.  The system cannot find the file specified. (C:\Users\[username]\AppData\local\Microsoft_Corporation\Landingpage.exe_StrongName_ryspccglaxmt4nhllj5z3thycltsvyyx\11.0.0.0\use
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Solution

1. Remove the folder %localappdata%\Microsoft_Corporation.

References

• LandingPage error: An error occurred creating the configuration section handler
• An error occurred creating the configuration section handler for userSettings/Microsoft.SqlServer.Configuration.LandingPage.Properties.Settings: Could not load file or assembly 'System, Version=4.0.0.