Recently I updated my Windows from 8 to 10 and suddenly my SQL Server 2014 stopped working. When I open the Management Studio and try to connect to the Server (local) i obtain the following error:
Does any of you had similar problems? Before updating the Windows everything was running just fine.
Check the TCP/IP and Named Pipes protocols and port. Open SQL Server Configuration Manager and check the SQL Server Network Configuration protocols. You should enable Named Pipes and TCP/IP protocol. For the TCP/IP protocol, right click and select properties to check the TCP/IP communication port as well.
SQL Server 2014 Express can be installed on Windows 10/ Windows 8.1/ Windows 7. These steps are almost similar for any SQL Server Express edition installation on any Windows OS.
Right-click "SQL Server (NUCLEUS)" service and select "Properties." In the "SQL Server (NUCLEUS) Properties" Window, click on the "Log On" tab. In the "Log On" tab, select "Local System account" and then click "Ok"(Note: If this option is grayed out you will need to run services. msc as an administrator).
The Hardware and Software Requirements page for SQL 2016 confirms that SQL Server 2016 Developer edition is supported on Windows 10 Professional.
I had the same problem after upgrading from Windows 8.1 Pro to Windows 10 Pro. I was able to resolve it as follow:
If you love us? You can donate to us via Paypal or buy me a coffee so we can maintain and grow! Thank you!
Donate Us With