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i am trying to install developer edition 2000 on xp, but after clicking the autorun file nothing happens, though two processes appear in windows task manager, these are
1) sqlstp.exe
2) setupsql.exe
but both are using '0%' cpu use and taking some memory. i tried so many things..really fade up.
guys plzzz plzz help. waiting impatiently.

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As described and after 's suggestion to try the EXE from a prompt, this looks like a typical installer hang where the UI is either waiting on a hidden dialog or an environmental component is blocking progress. Next steps should focus on isolating the environment and collecting the installer logs so the real error can be seen instead of guessed.

Recommended troubleshooting (in order): log on with an Administrator account; temporarily disable antivirus and personal firewall; copy the entire installer to a local folder and run it from there; perform a Clean Boot (disable non‑Microsoft services/startup) to remove third‑party conflicts. While the installer runs, check for hidden modal dialogs (use Alt+Tab or the Task Manager Applications tab to bring any setup window to the front; multi‑monitor setups can leave dialogs off‑screen). Search %TEMP% and C:\Windows\Temp for the most recent setup/log files (look for files with "setup" or similar names) and scan them for "error", "failed" or HRESULT entries. Also inspect Event Viewer (Application/System) for installer or MSI errors. If those logs are unclear, use Process Explorer/Process Monitor to see what files or DLLs the installer is waiting on.

Caution: SQL Server 2000 is long out of support; if this is for development, consider using a supported SQL Server version or run the old setup inside a dedicated VM that matches the original OS. If log entries point to missing Windows components (MDAC, Windows Installer, .NET), repair those components on the VM before retrying.

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Have you tried to get the .exe files to install from a command prompt? Maybe the autorun file is corrupt.

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yes i have tried that too. and autorun file is not corrupt because i have installed it previously (i have recently formatted my pc ). i found this query on google too but solution is not there.

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