OS = WINDOWS XP sp3
SQL EXPRESS VERSION 2008
version 10
I installed sqlexpress couldn't connect via osql.
I uninstalled
I installed sql development edition, it worked great. Connected via osql. Left the tools on there for troubleshooting.
uninstalled edition (except for management tools)
I installed sqlExpress again (same config) mixed mode with a password and local user as admin. (same config on all installs).
osql DOES NOT WORK. I tried connecting using (local) with management tools and get the message :
a network related or instance specific error has occured. the server was not found etc.... long message goes on and on and on :
Can anyone recommend how I can go about fixing this issue?