How to Install SQL Server 2000 on Windows XP
SQL Server 2000 is a Microsoft product that is used to host and develop databases for use in Web and non-Web-based applications. This software is available for the Windows operating system platform and you can install it in a short amount of time so long as you have installation media available.
Instructions
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Start your computer and log in as a user with Administrative privileges. Once logged in, insert the SQL Server 2000 CD into the computer.
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Click on the "SQL Server 2000 Components" section and click "Install Database Server." Click the "Next" button twice.
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Click on "Create new instance..." and click the "Next" button. Click on the "Server and Client Tools" section, click "Next" and then check the "Default" box.
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Click "Next," click on "Typical," click "Next" again and then click "Next."
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Click "Next" two more times, enter in your SQL Server 2000 license information and then click the "Continue" button. The installation starts and—once it finishes—check the "Yes, I want to restart my computer" check box and click "Finish" to reboot the computer.
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