Sql Server 2008 - Cannot connect to local default instance
- by Tone
I recently rebuilt my machine to Windows 7 x64, installed Sql Server 2008 enterprise. I can connect fine to other remote instances via Management Studio (be they 2000, 2005 or 2008), but i cannot find my local default instance.
I have verified that a directory was created for the default instance C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL10.MSSQLSERVER
I can connect to SQLEXPRESS instance fine
I have rerun setup to ensure I have everything installed
I have verified that the SQLSERVER(MSSQLSERVER) service is running
I have tried brownsing for the instance and see all the others available except my local one
I have tried using this for servername: TSOUTHERLANDPC\MSSQLSERVER, the first part being my local machine name
My issue is not the same as this post or this post.
Any ideas?