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Original title: Microsoft SQL Server Issues
Hello everyone,
I have developed a program in Visual Studio which uses a "Service-based Database" to store its information. I have installed it on another computer, but when I open one of the functions which utilizes the database I get this error:
A network-related or instance-specific error occurred while establishing a connection to SQL Server. The server was not found or was not accessible. Verify that the instance name is correct and that SQL Server is configured to allow remote connections. (provider: SQL Server Interfaces, error: 52 - Unable to locate a Local Database Runtime installation. Verify that the SQL Server Express is properly installed and that the Local Database Runtime feature is enabled.
I assumed this meant I did not have SQL Server Express installed on my computer. So, I installed SQL Server 2012 Express, and got the same error.
If somebody could please guide me to a download link to the correct SQL Server program to install that would be greatly appreciated.
-techhead287
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Hi,
Since you have developed the program, the issue you posted would be better suited in the MSDN Forums. I would recommend posting your query in the MSDN Forums for further assistance:
Let us know if you need further assistance with Windows related issues. We will be happy to help.
