Sql – Why can I not connect to SQL on the computer

sql serversql-server-express

I am using SQL Server 2008 express edition. I have connected before. Now I get this error message:

TITLE: Connect to Server

Cannot connect to GEF65439\SQLEXPRESS.

—————————— ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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: Named Pipes
Provider, error: 40 – Could not open a
connection to SQL Server) (Microsoft
SQL Server, Error: 2)

For help, click:
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink?ProdName=Microsoft+SQL+Server&EvtSrc=MSSQLServer&EvtID=2&LinkId=20476

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Best Answer

Take a look at Administrative Tools\Services and restart your process SQL Server (SQLEXPRESS).