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I have just installed sql server 2005 Express . The Server is running but I can't connect to the Server in Server Management Studio (on the same machine). I am getting the following message:

TITLE: Connect to Database Engine
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Cannot connect to MARION\SQLEXPRE SS.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

An error has occurred while establishing a connection to the server. When connecting to SQL Server 2005, this failure may be caused by the fact that under the default settings SQL Server does not allow remote connections. (provider: SQL Network Interfaces, error: 26 - Error Locating Server/Instance Specified) (Microsoft SQL Server, Error: -1)

Any help much appreciated
Jan 28 '07 #1
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iburyak
1,017 Recognized Expert Top Contributor
It looks like you need to reinstall but I am not an expert, sorry.
Jan 29 '07 #2
almaz
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Have you tried connecting specifying server = (local)\SQLEXPR ESS?
Jan 29 '07 #3
mbsparrow
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Have you tried connecting specifying server = (local)\SQLEXPR ESS?
Thanks it worked. Saved me hours of head banging
Jan 29 '07 #4

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