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I just installed SQL 2005 client/workstation components and want to create a local database on my machine. When I go to connect to [local computer name]SQLExpress I get an error saying I cannot connect to the above instance with "error 26 – Error Locating Server/Instance Specified" Please help.

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http://www.aquesthosting.com/HowTo/Sql2005/SQLError26.aspx says
SQL Server 2005 Open SQL Server Configuration Manager. Select "SQL Server 2005 Network Configuration | Protocols for MSSQLSERVER" then enable the protocols you need. —————————————-
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Thanks Dinesh. That resolved the issue I was having.

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