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SQL Server Connection Problems

I just installed MS SQL Server Express.  When I open the Management Studio, I can't get it to connect.  I get this error:

Cannot connect to instance.

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 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)

Does anyone know what I should do?
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Thank you so much!