Unable to connect to sql server 2005

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I want to connect to sql server 2005. so i tried the OLEDB Provider for SQL server, then i am prompt to enter the server name, user id, pwd, database,etc.
After entering, i select Finish but an error msg pop up, Login failed for user my username. The user is not associated with a trusted SQL Server connection. Can anyone advise me on how to resolve this problem?????

Posted 26-Jan-11 23:27pm

sachees123

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**R. Giskard Reventlov** · Answer 1 · 2011-01-26T23:42:00

Solution 2

Read this: The user is not associated with a trusted SQL Server connection[^] and switch on Windows Authentication mode.

Posted 26-Jan-11 23:42pm

R. Giskard Reventlov

Ryan Zahra · Answer 2 · 2011-01-26T23:41:00

Solution 1

Change the Authentication Mode of the SQL server from
"Windows Authentication Mode (Windows Authentication)" to
"Mixed Mode (Windows Authentication and SQL Server Authentication)".

Posted 26-Jan-11 23:41pm

Ryan Zahra

dheeraj4u · Answer 3 · 2011-01-26T23:45:00

Solution 3

hi,
chk out this

http://www.dofactory.com/Connect/Connect.aspx[^]

Posted 26-Jan-11 23:45pm

dheeraj4u

Updated 27-Jan-11 0:41am

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sachees123 · Answer 4 · 2011-01-26T23:56:00

Solution 4

Hi Ryan, digital man, dheeraj4u

I did what you said. Connection is established. Thanks

But now a new problem arise. When i install my software on client PC and try to access the report. There it ask for password and even after giving it. error msg comes "login failed"

Now what to do with this situtation.

If required i can give you code...

Thanks

Posted 26-Jan-11 23:56pm

sachees123

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Ryan Zahra 27-Jan-11 6:45am

Does the user exist in the client's database?