Installation of SQL 2000 in windows 7

Yes it's to possible to install SQL 2000 in Windows7 and Windows Vista

Step 1
While installation of SQL 2000 u will see program Compatibility Assistant.just ignore the message and Run the program

Step 2
  welcome screen appears install sql 2000

Step 3 – Select where to install the server. Local / Remote ?

You may come across the error go to registry 

Start--Run--Regedit--H_Key_Local machine\SYSTEM\Current control set\Control\Session Manager you may either delete pendingFileRenameOperation or rename it

Step 4 – Select Create new instance.

Step 5: Use default Version or Create a newinstance

After that follow the basic procedure..U r done