Re: SQL Runtime Version Setup problems

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From: Andy Ball (andy.ball_at_remove4spam_greenfell.com)
Date: 07/05/04


Date: Mon, 5 Jul 2004 11:20:47 +0100

not sure if it will help but the transcript from a webcast below talks about
security issues etc . Search on "Configure the server" . Looking at
config.out in the Log directory looks like a good option

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=%2Fservicedesks%2Fwebcasts%2Fen%2Ftranscripts%2Fwct071703.asp

cheers,
Andy.

"Gerry_Sullivan" <Gerry_Sullivan@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:5A4807E9-D0BB-4348-AA38-1BDD215FDD80@microsoft.com...
> Hi there... I am trying to install the MSDE version of SQL onto a PC
running Windows XP Pro. The PC is an IBM Thinkpad laptop, P4 1.9GHz with
256MB RAM. I have ended all nonessential processes and disabled virus
software before installing the MSDE.
>
> I am setting it up like this: [C:\MSDERelA>setup SAPWD="#Grindley_2513$"]
>
> It then runs the installer, gets to about 98% of the way through
installing, and then rolls back the install and says "Unable to configure
the Server." Click OK, and it quits.
>
> Very Frustrating. If anyone knows how to fix this please send an e-mail to
gsullivan@netforce.com.au. Thanks.
>
> Gazz.



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