Cant install MSDE Rel A

I am trying to install MSDE Rel A on a Windows XP SP2 machine with no luck no
matter what I try. I am typing the following at the command line.
setup.exe /L*v C:\MSDElog.txt SAPWD="password" SECURITYMODE=SQL
Below are the portions of the error log that contain RETURN VALUE 3,
including sevral lines before and after. Any help would be appreciated.
Error the following data files were found in data directory:
C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL\Data\msdbdata.mdf
C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL\Data\msdblog.ldf
C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL\Data\master.mdf
C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL\Data\mastlog.ldf
C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL\Data\model.mdf
C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL\Data\modellog.ldf
Setup has detected existing data/log files. Please make sure to delete/move
the files before re-running setup
Ending custom action DetectExistingData
Action ended 13:58:34:
DetectExistingData.2D02443E_7002_4C0B_ABC9_EAB2C06 4397B. Return value 3.
Action ended 13:58:34: INSTALL. Return value 3.
Property(S): UpgradeCode = {421A321C-2214-4713-B3EB-253F2FBCCE49}
Property(S): SqlDataDir = C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\
Property(S): SqlProgramDir = C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\
Property(S): SqlInstanceName = MSSQLSERVER
Property(S): SqlSecurityMode = SQL
Property(S): SqlSa...
Property(S): SqlDisableNetworkProtocols = 1
Property(S): VersionNT = 501
Property(S): ALLUSERS = 1
Property(S): ARPNOMODIFY = 1
Property(S): DefaultUIFont = Tahoma8
Property(S): INSTALLLEVEL = 3
Property(S): LIMITUI = 1
Property(S): Manufacturer = Microsoft Corporation
Property(S): ProductCode = {E09B48B5-E141-427A-AB0C-D3605127224A}
Property(S): ProductLanguage = 1033
Property(S): SqlStates = 0
Property(S): ROOTDRIVE = C:\
Property(S): CostingComplete = 1
Property(S): OutOfDiskSpace = 0
Property(S): OutOfNoRbDiskSpace = 0
Property(S): PrimaryVolumeSpaceAvailable = 0
Property(S): PrimaryVolumeSpaceRequired = 0
Property(S): PrimaryVolumeSpaceRemaining = 0
Property(S): SqlFeature = SqlRun
MSI (s) (80:D8) [13:58:34:748]: MainEngineThread is returning 1603
MSI (s) (80:A4) [13:58:34:748]: Destroying RemoteAPI object.
MSI (s) (80:60) [13:58:34:748]: Custom Action Manager thread ending.
MSI (c) (3C:E4) [13:58:34:748]: Back from server. Return value: 1603
MSI (c) (3C:E4) [13:58:34:748]: Decrementing counter to disable shutdown. If
counter >= 0, shutdown will be denied. Counter after decrement: -1
Action ended 13:58:34: INSTALL. Return value 3.
Property(C): UpgradeCode = {421A321C-2214-4713-B3EB-253F2FBCCE49}
Property(C): VersionNT = 501
Property(C): ALLUSERS = 1
Property(C): ARPNOMODIFY = 1
Property(C): DefaultUIFont = Tahoma8
Property(C): INSTALLLEVEL = 3
Property(C): LIMITUI = 1
Property(C): Manufacturer = Microsoft Corporation
Property(C): ProductCode = {E09B48B5-E141-427A-AB0C-D3605127224A}
Property(C): ProductLanguage = 1033
Property(C): ProductName = Microsoft SQL Server Desktop Engine
Property(C): ProductVersion = 8.00.761
Property(C): MsiHiddenProperties = SqlSa...
Property(S): SqlStates = 0
Property(S): ROOTDRIVE = C:\
Property(S): CostingComplete = 1
Property(S): OutOfDiskSpace = 0
Property(S): OutOfNoRbDiskSpace = 0
Property(S): PrimaryVolumeSpaceAvailable = 0
Property(S): PrimaryVolumeSpaceRequired = 0
Property(S): PrimaryVolumeSpaceRemaining = 0
Property(S): SqlFeature = SqlRun
MSI (s) (80:D8) [13:58:34:748]: MainEngineThread is returning 1603
MSI (s) (80:A4) [13:58:34:748]: Destroying RemoteAPI object.
MSI (s) (80:60) [13:58:34:748]: Custom Action Manager thread ending.
MSI (c) (3C:E4) [13:58:34:748]: Back from server. Return value: 1603
MSI (c) (3C:E4) [13:58:34:748]: Decrementing counter to disable shutdown. If
counter >= 0, shutdown will be denied. Counter after decrement: -1
Action ended 13:58:34: INSTALL. Return value 3.
Property(C): UpgradeCode = {421A321C-2214-4713-B3EB-253F2FBCCE49}
Property(C): VersionNT = 501
Property(C): ALLUSERS = 1
Property(C): ARPNOMODIFY = 1
Property(C): DefaultUIFont = Tahoma8
Property(C): INSTALLLEVEL = 3
Property(C): LIMITUI = 1
Property(C): Manufacturer = Microsoft Corporation
Property(C): ProductCode = {E09B48B5-E141-427A-AB0C-D3605127224A}
Property(C): ProductLanguage = 1033
looks like the setup is detecting data from a a previous install of SQL.
"C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL\Data\msdbdata.mdf
C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL\Data\msdblog.ldf
C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL\Data\master.mdf
C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL\Data\mastlog.ldf
C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL\Data\model.mdf
C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL\Data\modellog.ldf
"
You can simply delete these assuming they are not needed any more.
Andrew Robinson
www.binaryocean.com
www.bellinghamdotnet.org
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>I am trying to install MSDE Rel A on a Windows XP SP2 machine with no luck
>no
> matter what I try. I am typing the following at the command line.
> setup.exe /L*v C:\MSDElog.txt SAPWD="password" SECURITYMODE=SQL
> Below are the portions of the error log that contain RETURN VALUE 3,
> including sevral lines before and after. Any help would be appreciated.
> Error the following data files were found in data directory:
> C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL\Data\msdbdata.mdf
> C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL\Data\msdblog.ldf
> C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL\Data\master.mdf
> C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL\Data\mastlog.ldf
> C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL\Data\model.mdf
> C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL\Data\modellog.ldf
> Setup has detected existing data/log files. Please make sure to
> delete/move
> the files before re-running setup
> Ending custom action DetectExistingData
> Action ended 13:58:34:
> DetectExistingData.2D02443E_7002_4C0B_ABC9_EAB2C06 4397B. Return value 3.
> Action ended 13:58:34: INSTALL. Return value 3.
> Property(S): UpgradeCode = {421A321C-2214-4713-B3EB-253F2FBCCE49}
> Property(S): SqlDataDir = C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\
> Property(S): SqlProgramDir = C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\
> Property(S): SqlInstanceName = MSSQLSERVER
> Property(S): SqlSecurityMode = SQL
> Property(S): SqlSa...
> Property(S): SqlDisableNetworkProtocols = 1
> Property(S): VersionNT = 501
> Property(S): ALLUSERS = 1
> Property(S): ARPNOMODIFY = 1
> Property(S): DefaultUIFont = Tahoma8
> Property(S): INSTALLLEVEL = 3
> Property(S): LIMITUI = 1
> Property(S): Manufacturer = Microsoft Corporation
> Property(S): ProductCode = {E09B48B5-E141-427A-AB0C-D3605127224A}
> Property(S): ProductLanguage = 1033
>
> Property(S): SqlStates = 0
> Property(S): ROOTDRIVE = C:\
> Property(S): CostingComplete = 1
> Property(S): OutOfDiskSpace = 0
> Property(S): OutOfNoRbDiskSpace = 0
> Property(S): PrimaryVolumeSpaceAvailable = 0
> Property(S): PrimaryVolumeSpaceRequired = 0
> Property(S): PrimaryVolumeSpaceRemaining = 0
> Property(S): SqlFeature = SqlRun
> MSI (s) (80:D8) [13:58:34:748]: MainEngineThread is returning 1603
> MSI (s) (80:A4) [13:58:34:748]: Destroying RemoteAPI object.
> MSI (s) (80:60) [13:58:34:748]: Custom Action Manager thread ending.
> MSI (c) (3C:E4) [13:58:34:748]: Back from server. Return value: 1603
> MSI (c) (3C:E4) [13:58:34:748]: Decrementing counter to disable shutdown.
> If
> counter >= 0, shutdown will be denied. Counter after decrement: -1
> Action ended 13:58:34: INSTALL. Return value 3.
> Property(C): UpgradeCode = {421A321C-2214-4713-B3EB-253F2FBCCE49}
> Property(C): VersionNT = 501
> Property(C): ALLUSERS = 1
> Property(C): ARPNOMODIFY = 1
> Property(C): DefaultUIFont = Tahoma8
> Property(C): INSTALLLEVEL = 3
> Property(C): LIMITUI = 1
> Property(C): Manufacturer = Microsoft Corporation
> Property(C): ProductCode = {E09B48B5-E141-427A-AB0C-D3605127224A}
> Property(C): ProductLanguage = 1033
> Property(C): ProductName = Microsoft SQL Server Desktop Engine
> Property(C): ProductVersion = 8.00.761
> Property(C): MsiHiddenProperties = SqlSa...
>
> Property(S): SqlStates = 0
> Property(S): ROOTDRIVE = C:\
> Property(S): CostingComplete = 1
> Property(S): OutOfDiskSpace = 0
> Property(S): OutOfNoRbDiskSpace = 0
> Property(S): PrimaryVolumeSpaceAvailable = 0
> Property(S): PrimaryVolumeSpaceRequired = 0
> Property(S): PrimaryVolumeSpaceRemaining = 0
> Property(S): SqlFeature = SqlRun
> MSI (s) (80:D8) [13:58:34:748]: MainEngineThread is returning 1603
> MSI (s) (80:A4) [13:58:34:748]: Destroying RemoteAPI object.
> MSI (s) (80:60) [13:58:34:748]: Custom Action Manager thread ending.
> MSI (c) (3C:E4) [13:58:34:748]: Back from server. Return value: 1603
> MSI (c) (3C:E4) [13:58:34:748]: Decrementing counter to disable shutdown.
> If
> counter >= 0, shutdown will be denied. Counter after decrement: -1
> Action ended 13:58:34: INSTALL. Return value 3.
> Property(C): UpgradeCode = {421A321C-2214-4713-B3EB-253F2FBCCE49}
> Property(C): VersionNT = 501
> Property(C): ALLUSERS = 1
> Property(C): ARPNOMODIFY = 1
> Property(C): DefaultUIFont = Tahoma8
> Property(C): INSTALLLEVEL = 3
> Property(C): LIMITUI = 1
> Property(C): Manufacturer = Microsoft Corporation
> Property(C): ProductCode = {E09B48B5-E141-427A-AB0C-D3605127224A}
> Property(C): ProductLanguage = 1033