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Cannot Apply SQL 2000 SP4 to Evaluation version

I have been trying to apply SP4 to my downloaded and installed evaluation version of SQL Server 2000. On the Analysis Services, I get an error that states "You must install Analysis Services before you can apply a service pack." When I try desktop engine, I get a "The instance name specified is invalid." I do not use Analysis Services or Desktop Engine therefore I should not be vulnerable to the things these patches fix- correct? I have tried to decipher the instructions for SP4 but they are vague and ambiguous. Does anyone know if anything impoortant in this SP applies to the evaluation version?
[604 byte] By [jimmimacc] at [2008-3-6]
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Hi Guru,

I highly encourage you to refer readme notes for database engine SP4. ReadmeSql2k32sp4.htm

It seems that you are trying to install SP4 on database engine instance. You need to use package SQL2000-KB884525-SP4-x86-ENU.EXE

You can refer SP4 download page to down load SP4 package based on product you have installed on machine. http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=8E2DFC8D-C20E-4446-99A9-B7F0213F8BC5&displaylang=en

If you run Analysis Services SP4 and Analysis services is not installed on machine, you will get an error.

I would highly encourage you to refer readme notes for package first before installing SP4.

Feel free to let us know if this is helpful.

regards...
Rajesh

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