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mepk
mepk

Reputation: 187

SQL Server Instance Related Issue

Hi i'm using SQL server 2008 that was working well. Today when i opened SSMS and tried to connect with server with windows authentication it gives

TITLE: Connect to Server

Cannot connect to mrdeveloper.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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)

SQL Server is installed on the same PC it was working 2 days ago but now... however when connect to the express eddition it connects..Kindly guid me

Upvotes: 0

Views: 2219

Answers (1)

JP _
JP _

Reputation: 570

Check if the MSSQLSERVER service is running, if not then start it.

Click Start > Run > type services.msc > hit enter

Upvotes: 1

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