MSSQL 2000 Does not Install

Dear Community,

I have recently downloaded the MSSQL 2000 Evaluation package from microsoft website,but i can't get it to install.I run the autorun normally,but when i select the option install database server nothing happens.I am trying to install it on Windows XP Service Pack 2 Edition 5.1....As this would help,in 3-4 hours of computer inactivity,i see the setup loader but nothing happens,it says not responding.

Thanks in advance,

Dimitris.

I believe you cannot install MS sql server 2000 in windows XP only client components can be installed......but you can install sql server 2005 in windows XP with SP2........you can download that and install as the support for sql 2000 is getting over by April 2008 and then only extended support is available........