Hi Alzdba.

I don't know that "OT" is.

The webserver is as such since...

Hello Pradeep.

Thank you for trying to help me with this problem. I have fixed it, SQL2008 is now installed, but I still do not understand the problem.

Since an engineer...

If SQLserver2000 is already running then wouldn't it appear that I have the right Login/pass? I am asked at one stage for a user/pass for the Full-Text Search so...

Thanks guys. They are some good starting points.

I might try setting up another machine for testing if it's possible.

I'm not qualified to comment really but I'd like to add a question on topic.

After reading about spindle count etc I'm surprised there is no mention of SSD...