Posted by David on 09/19/05 17:03

I'm trying to install SQL 2000 Standard on WinXP Pro; I only need to
install the Enterprise Manager and the Query Analyser. Early in the
installation I get the message

A previous program installation created pending file
operations on the installation machine.
You must restart the computer before running setup.

I've restarted the machine a few times and have even uninstalled
software that I thought suspicious. I know what the error message
means but I have no idea how to solve this problem. Any help would be
greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

David

P.S.: Could Spybot be the culprit?

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