>Hello, everyone
>
>I am supposed to distribute apps with MSDE, but the MSDE's installation kit creates a default account with "Windows autentication", not "Mixed mode", so I can't change sa's password.
>Can anyone tell me how to change the authentication mode of MSDE?
>
>Thank you

See mskb #Q285097 INF: How to Change the Default Login Authentication Mode to SQL While Installing SQL Server 2000 Desktop Engine by Using Windows Installer.