Desktop SQL can't install; SAPWD switch needed

I'm trying to install MSDE sql on my windows xp-pro system, but when running
setup, I get a prompt: A strong SA password is required for security
reasons. Please use SAPWD switch to supply the same.
The readme files really doesnt explain how I should go into any type of
explanation (like Administrative Tools in ControlPanel, etc) and set up a
system admin config for this.you must run the programm in the command prompt
then supply the necessary parameters
1. start>run>cmd
2. cd\msdeinstaller
3. setup/? for help
4. use the sapassword switch
"Bubba" wrote:

> I'm trying to install MSDE sql on my windows xp-pro system, but when runni
ng
> setup, I get a prompt: A strong SA password is required for security
> reasons. Please use SAPWD switch to supply the same.
> The readme files really doesnt explain how I should go into any type of
> explanation (like Administrative Tools in ControlPanel, etc) and set up a
> system admin config for this.
>
>|||setup.exe sapwd='1qQ123456Aa'
"jose g. de jesus jr mcp, mcdba" wrote:
> you must run the programm in the command prompt
> then supply the necessary parameters
> 1. start>run>cmd
> 2. cd\msdeinstaller
> 3. setup/? for help
> 4. use the sapassword switch
>
> "Bubba" wrote:
>