Cannot connect to SQL Server

Recently had to reload laptop (XP) and can no longer connect to SQL
Server. Nothing has changed on network side of things - only my
laptop. I have made sure I have SQL SP3 and latest MDAC. I can ping
the server's IP without problem. The username and password is correct.
It's hard to say without any information on the error but have you
tried creating an alias for the server using the Client Network
Utility? Can you ping the server name (not IP)? Are you getting login
failures or connectivity errors?
-Sue
On 25 Oct 2004 12:55:40 -0700, dfulton@.ctap.com (dfulton) wrote:

>Recently had to reload laptop (XP) and can no longer connect to SQL
>Server. Nothing has changed on network side of things - only my
>laptop. I have made sure I have SQL SP3 and latest MDAC. I can ping
>the server's IP without problem. The username and password is correct.

Cannot connect to SQL Server

Recently had to reload laptop (XP) and can no longer connect to SQL
Server. Nothing has changed on network side of things - only my
laptop. I have made sure I have SQL SP3 and latest MDAC. I can ping
the server's IP without problem. The username and password is correct.It's hard to say without any information on the error but have you
tried creating an alias for the server using the Client Network
Utility? Can you ping the server name (not IP)? Are you getting login
failures or connectivity errors?
-Sue
On 25 Oct 2004 12:55:40 -0700, dfulton@.ctap.com (dfulton) wrote:

>Recently had to reload laptop (XP) and can no longer connect to SQL
>Server. Nothing has changed on network side of things - only my
>laptop. I have made sure I have SQL SP3 and latest MDAC. I can ping
>the server's IP without problem. The username and password is correct.

Cannot connect to server

Hi,

I am using sql server 2005 sp1 developer edtion. I have looked at the install logs and all ok, but when connecting to my server (LAPTOP) i get the following error below. I have not changed any of the xml config file, if anyone can help me i would be very grateful.

Thanks in advance

kered

TITLE: Connect to Server

Cannot connect to LAPTOP.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The type initializer for 'System.Data.SqlClient.SqlConnection' threw an exception. (System.Data)

The type initializer for 'System.Data.SqlClient.SqlConnectionFactory' threw an exception. (System.Data)

The type initializer for 'System.Data.SqlClient.SqlPerformanceCounters' threw an exception. (System.Data)

Configuration system failed to initialize (System.Configuration)

Unrecognized configuration section Runtime. (C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\90\Tools\Binn\VSShell\Common7\IDE\SqlWb.exe.Config line 2) (System.Configuration)

BUTTONS:

OK

Are you using any application or tool to connect your server?

Check whether SQL Server services are started.

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Hi, Satya SKJ

I am not using a tool or application to connect to my server just opening sql server and trying to connect. I have uninstalled and installed a again same problem. I have also stopped and started sql serveices.

kered

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can u paste the file

(C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\90\Tools\Binn\VSShell\Common7\IDE\SqlWb.exe.Config )

content here

there may be problem in that

open this file in IExploere.

copy the XML COntent & paste here

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Hi,

Thanks for everones help i have now worked out my problem i had a problem with sp1.

kered