When I try to connect to my SQL 2008 I get the following error:
TITLE: Connect to Server
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Cannot connect to <machinename>.
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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: 53)
I have a SQL 2000 instance, and a SQL 2008 R2 instance, running on Windows Server 2008 R2. The sql 2000 instance is functioning correctly, as is the management studio. I can connect to other SQL 2008 servers, just not my local one.
Named pipes and TCPIP are both enabled. The SQL Browser service is running, as is the SQL Server service.
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.