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Trouble Opening SQL Server DB
I have a vb6 app that uses a sql server express database. Suddenly I am having difficulty opening it. Here is what I use to open the db:
Now I get an error when I try to access the db. What might cause that to change? Antivirus? Malware? I don't think I have added any of that since last use.
Thanks so much!!
sWhichSrvr = lstWhichComp.Text
Call Hourglass
Set conn = New ADODB.Connection
If sWhichSrvr = "Remote" Then
conn.Open "Provider=SQLNCLI10;Server=216.185.199.1,1433\SQLExpress;Database=VIRA;Uid=xxx;Pwd=xxx;"
Else
conn.Open "Provider=SQLNCLI10;Server=" & sWhichSrvr & "\SQLExpress;Database=VIRA;Trusted_Connection=yes;"
End If
Now I get an error when I try to access the db. What might cause that to change? Antivirus? Malware? I don't think I have added any of that since last use.
Thanks so much!!
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It would help if you post the error but by the code if have doubts if the line for the remote connection is correct (you shouldn't need the TCP port when you give the instance name).
Try this one:
Try this one:
If sWhichSrvr = "Remote" Then
conn.Open "Provider=SQLNCLI10;Server=216.185.199.1\SQLExpress;Database=VIRA;Uid=xxx;Pwd=xxx;"
Else
conn.Open "Provider=SQLNCLI10;Server=" & sWhichSrvr & "\SQLExpress;Database=VIRA;Trusted_Connection=yes;"
End If
I will post the error code and look at the remote cinnection but it is the lcal connection i am hing trouble with...and it worked until just recently
I am not near my desk and I will post it when I get home but the gist of it is that it can't find the database. Lets not forget that IT HAS WORKED WELL UNTIL RECENTLY (all caps for emphasis, not for anger :) ). The db is in the same place. My concern is what would cause it to suddenly stop working. Hmmmm.....
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Is database on autoclose?
What is exact error message?
Regards
David