Re: Problem installing SQL Server 2000 Developer Edition on Windows XP

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Hi,

Install SQL server using Local system account. Later you could change the
SQL Server Log on service account to the Domain user using Control Panel ..
Services.

Thanks
Hari
SQL Server MVP

"billgates" <billgates@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> When I try to specify a Domain user acount I get an error.
>
> Server Accounts / Server settings / Use a Domain USer Accont
>
> Error:
>
> "The logon account cannot be validated for the SQL Server service. Verify
> that the user name and password entered are correct. The logon attempt
> failed."
>
> If I use the Local System Account there is no problem. The account I am
> trying to use does exist on the server.
>
> Any ideas ?


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