Error: Failed to generate a user instance of SQL Server

Question

I\'m trying to connect to an MDF. I\'ve even gone to the lengths of re-installing sql server express entirely (it is now the only flavor of SQL installed on my box, where p

Answer 1

Have you tried to connect to the SQL Server instance by using SQL Management Studio?

If this also doesn't allow you to connect then it could be because the SQL service is not starting correctly.

Verify that the service is running by checking the services in the control panel.