To resolve this issue, reset the NTFS permissions for the %SystemRoot%\Installer folder to include both the Administrators group and the System account:
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In Windows Explorer, right-click the %SystemRoot%\Installer folder, and then click Properties.
Note The %SystemRoot%\Installer folder has hidden system attributes. To view the %SystemRoot%\Installer folder:
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In Windows Explorer, on the Tools menu, click Folder Options, and then click the View tab. |
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Under Advance Settings, and then under Hidden Files and Folders, select Show hidden files and folders. |
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Click to clear the Hide protected operating system files check box, and then click OK. |
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In the %SystemRoot%\Installer Properties dialog box, click the Security tab. Verify the following permissions:
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Administrators group - Full Control |
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Everyone group - Read and Execute, List Folder, Contents and Read |
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System account - Full Control |
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Start the installation process for MSDE 2000. |