@Dugi

Thanks for your tip..it worked. Am now able to login. However,I have my SQL Browser running earlier too...

I earlier used this command to connect to DAC as Admin..but couldn't

Dugi/Brian:

Could either of you please let me know the difference between these two along with answers to other questions ( posted in my previous reply, as this reply of yours answers my 4th question only).

Thanks a lot!!

Vampire