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SQL Server option missing from Data Source window. Anyone know how to fix this?

I am trying to connect to a SQL server using Visual Basic 2008 (Express). My data source screen is missing a few options. Here is what I see:

Is there any way to change this so Microsoft SQL Server is available? Thanks!

Screenshot of the issue:

Edited byTecmoTech Friday, May 15, 2009 4:05 PM
Edited byTecmoTech Friday, May 15, 2009 4:04 PM
Edited byTecmoTech Friday, May 15, 2009 4:01 PM

TecmoTech Friday, May 15, 2009 3:59 PM

I don't see anything that you have posted besides text.

Connecting to aSQL Server instance is not available through the Express Editions. You can only connectto files, not the server instances. Full blown Visual Studio has a different window from Database Explorer, it is called Server Explorer.

However, you can connect to the server programmatically. Express Editions simply do not have the power built in to their designer.

Mark the best replies as answers. "Fooling computers since 1971."

Marked As Answer bynobugzMVP, ModeratorFriday, May 15, 2009 4:51 PM
Edited byRudedog2 Friday, May 15, 2009 4:57 PM

Rudedog2 Friday, May 15, 2009 4:31 PM

I don't see anything that you have posted besides text.

Connecting to aSQL Server instance is not available through the Express Editions. You can only connectto files, not the server instances. Full blown Visual Studio has a different window from Database Explorer, it is called Server Explorer.

However, you can connect to the server programmatically. Express Editions simply do not have the power built in to their designer.

Mark the best replies as answers. "Fooling computers since 1971."

Marked As Answer bynobugzMVP, ModeratorFriday, May 15, 2009 4:51 PM
Edited byRudedog2 Friday, May 15, 2009 4:57 PM

Rudedog2 Friday, May 15, 2009 4:31 PM

Thanks Rudedog, I didn't know Express had that limitation.

TecmoTech Friday, May 15, 2009 4:54 PM

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