Win2000 Server Install probs

On installation of wins2000 server, I use the “Config your server” wizard…and when it gets to the point of “configuring Active Directory”, I get an error message:
“File Replication Service:The dependency service or group failed to start”.
Does any one know how to get over this?

I have set the File Replication to both “automatic” and “manual” in Services…and it makes no difference.

After this error message, I can go no further in setting up this server. It is to be the main domain server for couple of PC’s, ie the PDC.

Any help appreciated…