SQL Server 2000 Desktop Engine

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Pringles. - 29 Jun 2005 18:44 GMT

I just installed VB.NET Standard on my computer. at the end of setup, it
told me it would be a good idea to install SQL Server 2000 Desktop Engine on
my computer.

my question is:
1) i don't have any other verson of SQL Server on my computer (that i
know of); is this really a good idea?
2) When i run the installation, it gives me this error message: "A strong
SA password is required for security reasons. Pleas use SAPWD switch to
supply the same. Refer to readme for more details. Setup will now exit."
how do i get around this error, or how do i fix it?

thanks,
stephen

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serge calderara - 29 Jun 2005 18:55 GMT

hi,

it sugest you to install the MSDE becasue some .NET compoent you have
probably installed will not work without SQL server or MSDE.

To install it it required an autentification methode to be setup during
installation.
for the default user SA "Sysytem Admmin" you need to provide a password to
be set during setup.

You then need to pass to setup.exe file that parmeter as follow:
1 - Start->Run
2 - browse to you setup.exe file
3 - pass parameter as : SAPWD="MyPassword"

your final run command will be <Drive>\MSDE\setup.exe SAPWD="MyPassword"

regards
serge

> I just installed VB.NET Standard on my computer. at the end of setup, it
> told me it would be a good idea to install SQL Server 2000 Desktop Engine on
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> thanks,
> stephen

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