SQL Server 7.0 Setup Stops if Directory Name Contains Cyrillic Character

ID: Q218029

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft BackOffice Server version 4.5
Microsoft BackOffice Small Business Server version 4.5
Microsoft SQL Server version 7.0

SYMPTOMS

If you specify a custom directory name that contains Cyrillic characters when you install Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 on your computer, the installation may be unsuccessful.

CAUSE

This behavior occurs because SQL Server 7.0 does not recognize Cyrillic characters in installation or data directory names.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, use standard ASCII characters for SQL Server 7.0 installation and data directory names.

MORE INFORMATION

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft SQL Server 7.0.

Additional query words: smallbiz bos

Keywords :
Version : winnt:4.5,7.0
Platform : winnt
Issue type : kbbug