Mark,

See mskb #810826 and Re: Trying to install SQL Server 2000 Desktop engine Thread #832996 Message #832997

>When I start setup.exe from ..\sqlmsde I am getting the following message:
>A strong SA password is required for security reasons. Please use SAPWD switch to supply the same. Refer to readme for more details. Setup will now
>exit.
>
>Can someone hrlp me with that?
>
>Thanks