I am trying to connect to an SQL Server Express 2005 Back End with an Access mdb front end. I realise mdb's are not the best to link to a SQL Server.
Reasons for not using an adp file: not able to transfer my queries from the mdb to the adp file.
Attempt to use accdb file: I tried to convert the mdb to an accdb file but the same error (listed below) also occured with the accdb file, so I suspect the issue isn't because I am using an mdb file.
The error is:the error message box only gives me the option to click 'ok', when I click 'ok' another box opens with the Server Name and a ticked check box called 'use trusted connection' and below it are windows logon details, if I untick the check box I am able to enter the SQL Server Authentication Details,and the error goes away, but then when I close and reopen the database the error happens again.
Connection Failed
SQL State:'28000'
SQL Server Error:18456
[Microsoft][ODBC Server Driver]login failed for user 'KAMAL\Guest'
I have attached file with screenshots that may be usefull (the file is a .zip file contianing a .doc file).
Other Info:
Authentication: SQL Server Authentication
Remote Connections: Enabled
Shared Memory: Enabled
TCPIP: Enabled
Named Pipes:Enabled
VIA : Disabled
Firewall( Client & Server side) : Disabled
Thanks