SQL network interfaces error: 26-An error occurred while locating the specified server/instance.

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When using the Microsoft SQL Server compact 4.0 database connection provided by vs2010, the following error is returned: Network-related or instance-specific errors occur when you establish a connection with SQL Server. The server is not found or cannot be accessed. Verify that the Instance name is correct and SQL server is configured to allow remote connection. (Provider: SQL network interfaces, error: 26-An error occurred while locating the specified server/instance)

[Sqlexception (0x80131904): Network-related or instance-specific errors occur when you establish a connection with SQL Server. The server is not found or cannot be accessed. Verify that the Instance name is correct and SQL server is configured to allow remote connection.

 

Solution:

Start the SQL Server (sqlexpress) service.

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