Installation support for XP SP2

When I try to install SQL Server 2005 on my computer (Windows XP with SP2) I get a warning from the installer telling me that my operating system is not supported, this is the warning I get.

- SQL Server Edition Operating System Compatibility (Warning)
Messages
SQL Server Edition Operating System Compatibility

Some components of this edition of SQL Server are not supported on this operating system. For details, see 'Hardware and Software Requirements for Installing SQL Server 2005' in Microsoft SQL Server Books Online.

now I'm not able to install SQL Server itself, just the client components, does any one know a solution to this? thanks.
SQL Server Enterprise edition is not supported on Windows XP. You either need to change to a different edition (all other editions are supported on XP) or move to a different OS (like Windows 2003).|||

i installed sql 2005 enterprise edition on windows xp pro ,sp2 .

but it doesn't find any servers on my system,what should i do so?

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The servers from SQL Server 2005 Enterprise Edition can only be installed onto a Server OS (Windows 2000 SP4 Server, or W2k3 SP1 Enterprise) and cannot be installed onto Windows XP.

You may be able to install the Tools from Enterprise Edition onto XP, but that is it. You can install Developer Edition to XP if so desired...

-Jeffrey

installation problem of SqlServer

i need to uninstall MDAC from my system. my operating system is windows2000 proffessional.
pls help me... its very urgent....Refer the duplicate post (http://www.dbforums.com/t989909.html) by you.

Installation of SQL Server 2000 Evaluation Edition

Help?
Whenever I try to install this edition on an XP operating
system. It states that there already an instance of sql
running. Also, I checked for known virues and worms, no
of which I have. However, I did see something regarding
the w32.slammer worm, which I couldn't install because
you first have to have sql server 2000 on your system. I
really need to get this software installed. Does anyone
know what I can do?Checkout this article:
PRB: SQL Server 2000 Installation Fails with "...previous program
installation..." Error Message
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=312995
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> Help?
> Whenever I try to install this edition on an XP operating
> system. It states that there already an instance of sql
> running. Also, I checked for known virues and worms, no
> of which I have. However, I did see something regarding
> the w32.slammer worm, which I couldn't install because
> you first have to have sql server 2000 on your system. I
> really need to get this software installed. Does anyone
> know what I can do?