problems with MSDE installation on Windows 2000 professional

[dionis]

I try to install MSDE as a new instance (SQL2) on my computer with Windows 2000 Professional, but a problem occurs and instalaltion does not complete successfully. I am an administrator of the computer. The application log contains the following errors descriptions:
"The SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\MSSQL$SQL2\Perfo rmance key could not be opened or accessed in order to install counter strings.The Win32 status returned by the call is in the Record Data as DWORD 0. " and
"Installing the performance counter strings for MSSQL$SQL2 failed. The Error code is DWORD 0 of the Record Data. "

Have someone experienced a similar problem?

[rmiao]

Seems MSDE is fine, but you don't get sql related counters in perfmon. Double check your registry permission.