Solution ID: prim16241 |
Error when installing MSDE 2000 SP3. A strong SA password is required for security reasons. |
Status: Reviewed |
Version(s): 3.5.1 |
From Primavera OCP
Problem: | When installing MSDE 2000 SP3, the following error is displayed: A strong SA password is required for security reasons. Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view. ![]() |
Fix: | The SAPWD parameter either needs to be set in the SETUP.INI file in the MSDE2000 folder. |
Fix: | See also How to install MSDE 2000 and How to install MSDE 2000 with a blank (Null) SA password |