SQL Server 2000 Install - trying to generate unattended .ISS file

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SQL Server 2000 Install - trying to generate unattended .ISS file

dingle1975

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July 17, 2006 at 9:40 am

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Hi all,
I'm doing a bit of testing. I've got a Windows XP SP2 laptop (firewall disabled) and I'm trying to install SQL Server 2000 Dev Edtn. I'm choosing the advanced install so that I can generate the unattended file for future installs of dev edtn (and it's service packs) for our development team.
Problem is, it won't install. I can install SQL server no problems if I choose NOT to generate the unattended file, but as I need to generate the file, this is no good. Having checked the C:\Windows\sqlstp.log file, I can't see any real problems. The last few lines of the file are as follows:
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16:02:40 Begin Action ShowDialogsHlpr: 0x8000000
16:02:40 Begin Action: DialogShowSdStartCopy
16:02:41 End Action DialogShowSdStartCopy
16:02:41 begin ShowDialogsUpdateMask
16:02:41 nFullMask = 0xbfc003f, nCurrent = 0x8000000, nDirection = 1
16:02:41 Updated Dialog Mask: 0xbfc003f, Disable Back = 0x1
16:02:41 Dialog 0x8000000 returned: 1
16:02:41 End Action ShowDialogsHlpr
16:02:41 ShowDialogsGetDialog returned: nCurrent=0x0,index=0
16:02:41 End Action ShowDialogs
16:02:42 Action CleanUpInstall:
16:02:42 StatsGenerate returned: 2
16:02:42 StatsGenerate (0x0,0x21,0xf000000,0x200,1033,303,0x0,0x1,0,0,0
16:02:42 StatsGenerate -1,Administrator)
16:02:42 Installation Failed.
I've disabled anti-virus software and any other non-essential service. Still no joy. Anyone had similar problems? I'd be greatful for any info.
Thanks,
Dave.

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Yelena Varshal SSC-Dedicated Points: 34286 More actions · Answer 1

Hi,

did it create installation file with your selected options %windir%\Unattended .ISS ? The actual install should not take place, just the file has to be created.

Regards,Yelena Varsha

dingle1975 SSC-Addicted Points: 486 More actions · Answer 2

Hi Yelena,

Thanks very much for your reply.

Well, how embarassing is that?! I didn't realise that the install was not meant to run. The file has indeed been generated. Good job they're not paying me by the hour! Thanks again.

Dave.