Hello,
SQL Server 2000 and SQL Server 2005 are not supported on Windows 8. For more information, please read the following article:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2681562
Hope this helps.
Regards,
Alberto Morillo
INSTALLSHIELD ERROR WHILE INSTALLING SQL2000 PERSONNEL EDITION USING WINDOWS 8.1 PRO
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I have purchased genuine windows 8.1 pro. But while installing SQL Server 2000 personnel edition, I am getting "Installshield engine stopped working'. Hence, not able to install it. Tried to find out through google engine but of no avail.
Please help.
MALKIAT SINGH
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Apps
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Hi,
Your question is outside the scope of this Community.
Kindly repost your question in the TechNet SQL Server Forums.
https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/sqlserver/en-US/home?category=sqlserver
Cheers.