SQL Server 2008 R2 can't connect to local database in Management Studio

Question

I am using SQL Server 2008 R2 Express.

I first installed SQL Server 2008 R2 Express Management Studio and then I installed SQL Server 2008 R2 Express. I have the ins

Answer 1

Follow these steps to connect with SQL Server 2008 r2 (windows authentication)

Step 1: Goto Control Panel --> Administrator Tools --> Services select SQL SERVER (MSSQLSERVER) and double click on it

Step 2: Click on start Service

Step 3: Now login to SQL server with Windows authentication and use user name : (local)

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