Dave Crozier <> wrote: > SOLVED SOLVED SOLVED > > I really hate Microsoft when they do this. If I were to ask which > "Server" > you were using to find the database I guess you would all simply > specify the machine name - especially if that was the default value > prompted for within the connection manager. > > However Microsoft in their infinite wisdom don't really want the > server name they want the instance name i.e <server>\sqlexpress as > opposed to <server>. > > I must admit that one is REALLY bad when it comes to interface > testing and documentation on M£'s behalf. I wonder how many people > have simply given up like Vassilis. > > Still, at least I don't have to reinstall VS2K5 again. > > Thanks to everyone for all the helpful tips - and just put this one > on the "DON'T FORGET" list when using SQLServerExpress.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/265808/ I have 2 or three instances on my servers. Stephen Russell DBA / Operations Developer Memphis TN 38115 901.246-0159 http://spaces.msn.com/members/srussell/ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.2/393 - Release Date: 7/19/2006 _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
