How can I use Sql 2008 in Vista Basic after installed some updates?

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I was using sql 2008 with Vista Basic with no problems.But after a few updates from OS now I am unable to login to Sql 2008 showing me error mesaage "...(Provider:Names pipe provider,error:40..Could not open a connection to Sql server 2008" instead of log in.How can I get rid of this problem ?Can anyone help me please?

Posted 3-Mar-10 22:39pm

MZonaid

Updated 3-Mar-10 22:41pm

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Sandeep Mewara · Answer 1 · 2010-03-03T22:51:00

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Most basic reason could be surface area configuration. Though follow the link below for all possible reasons and how to resolve it:
SQL SERVER – FIX : ERROR : (provider: Named Pipes ....[^]

Posted 3-Mar-10 22:51pm

Sandeep Mewara