To install MSDE:
Better to stop IIS
Need "File and Printer sharing" and netBIOS over TCP/IP
Check "Administrative tools" -> "Local security policy"
"Security setting" -> "Local policies" -> "Security options"
"Unsigned non-driver installation behavior" => Allow

Modify setup.ini
SAPWD="xxxxxxx"
SECURITYMODE=SQL
DISABLENETWORKPROTOCOLS=0
TARGETDIR="c:\"

C:\MSDERelA>setup /settings setup.ini
Restart the PC
Security patch (SQL Server 2000 (32-bit) Security Patch MS03-031)
Detail: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=20286

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