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Cannot Connect to the SQL Server , SQL 2005 and it doesnot want to connect to the server and there is no Server name ?

TITLE: Connect to Server

Cannot connect to ..

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A network-related or instance-specific error occurred while establishing a connection to SQL Server. The server was not found or was not accessible. Verify that the instance name is correct and that SQL Server is configured to allow remote connections. (provider: Named Pipes Provider, error: 40 - Could not open a connection to SQL Server) (Microsoft SQL Server, Error: 2)

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Some SQLSERVER version turn off remote connect as default you must turn on your self.

pinichi  2010-10-26 09:08:56

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