install issues

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I run F:\ENGLISH\VS.NET\ENTARCH_FINAL_BETA\setup.exe
It brings upt he setup screen, showing I need to install the .net prereqs..

then it says "loading installation components..."

then a box pops up and says..
"A problem has been encountered while loading the setup components. Canceling setup."

I love the meaningful MS error messages

My system config:
win 2k pro with sp2
ie6 w/ sp1
.net 1.1 framework (all that installed ok)
mdac 2.7

Any ideas?
BTW - This same cd installed "relatively" painless on my win xp pro box..