The instance name specified is invalid



Hi All
I am getting a wierd problem. When i try to install MSDE or SQL
SERVER 2000 Sp 3a, i get the error message "The instance name
specified is invalid". On the server i have installed SQL Server 2000.
I am really confuse and i have searched a lot on the net. Kindly
provide me with a solution as its urgent, i will be highly grateful.
SOS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks and regars
shantanu

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