SQL Entp setup on Windows 2003 error

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From: Justin (justinkumar_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 07/07/04 

Date: Wed, 7 Jul 2004 14:34:46 -0700

When I try to install Entp edition of SQL server on W2K3 Std edition, I get
the following error when I reach "Program Files", "Data Files" folder
location.

"The maximum allowed length of the install path is 36 characters"

Setup halts here.

Any idea?

J Justin

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