SQL Server 2000 installation fails with "...previous program installation..." error message

When you install SQL Server 2000, this error message may occur:

"A previous program installation created pending file operations on the installation machine. You must restart the computer before running setup."

Resolution
1.Run the Windows Registry Editor
2.Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\
CurrentControlSet\Control\SessionManager
3.Delete the pendingfilerenameoperations key

Now it should work!!

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