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I used "." as a server name when I wanted to add new connection into the winform. But I don't know why it's not working anymore. I should type the complete name like PC-PC.

When I use "." as a server name it won't show me list of database for connecting to them anymore.

Now I have 2 questions

1. How can I fix it so that I can use "." as a server name?

2. Doesn't it have any problem if I use complete name instead of "." after making setup file and let the other computers for using this application?

Any help will be appreciated

Thanks in advance

Posted 4-May-12 10:53am

aliprogrammer

Updated 4-May-12 16:12pm

Shahin Khorshidnia

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wizardzz 4-May-12 17:03pm

Something changes obviously, what changed?

Wonde Tadesse 4-May-12 19:53pm

Where did you put your connection string ?app.config, registry ...

[no name] 4-May-12 20:34pm

doesn't it have any problem if i use complete name instead of "."

What computer name?

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Nilesh Patil Kolhapur · Answer 1 · 2012-05-04T18:58:00

Solution 1

Hi,

To Solve this Problem
Right Click on MyComputer Icon --> Select Manage
---> Services --> Sql Server Browser --> Right Click -->
Start this Service

Your Problem Will Solved Now

Best luck
Happy Coding:)

Posted 4-May-12 18:58pm

Nilesh Patil Kolhapur