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Installing MSDE

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1.) execute the self extracting file SQL2000.MSDE-KB884525-SP4-x86-ENU.EXE
	This will start the extrating process. allow the extraction to 
	copy the files to the default location.

2.) copy the setup.ini file to the folder where the extracted files are.

3.) execute the setup.exe in the folder where the extracted files are.

4.) Restart the computer this will start the MSDE. You should see the icon 
    in the system tray.

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Edit the registry

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   Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious problems that may require 
   you to reinstall your operating system. Sierra National Corporation cannot 
   guarantee that problems that result from incorrect use of Registry Editor can 
   be solved. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.


Run the registry editor (Select Start | Run from the windows start menu, type 
regedit and then click OK). You can also do this from the command promt.

Set the value HKLM\Software\Microsoft\MSSqlserver\mssqlserver\LoginMode to 2. 

This tells your server to accept SQL Server & Windows authentication methods. 
Note HKLM stands for HKEY_Local_Machine.

exit the registryeditor

restart the MSDE  

from the command promt ( you can also do this through the services dialog ) 
or just restart the computer.


NET STOP MSSQLSERVER
NET START MSSQLSERVER