thanks, but it didn't work as expected

any other suggestion, please?

thx

ok, I will reinstall SQL SERVER 2005

OK, sqlcmd -L executes well, but the output is an empty list of servers.... I wonder if sqlcmd and SSMSE are "pointing" to different places. In addition, I have to...

The original problem is that I erased my default instance, and now the server doesn't start up (see the thread immediately before this one, in this forum). So I want...

well, I go to Securities, Logins, then, right clicking ANY user, Properties, crashes with the following text (I don't know if I could attach a file, I can't see it)

Cannot...

Well, after reading some postings, I got connection, simply by typing "master" on the login form (default database).

I am connected now, so I have to change the default db to...

sorry, but I am new to all that, how can I re-register (remember I deleted it physically from the disc, too)

no, it doens't help because I had to "browse the server and, for that, it should connect to it, failing again

Finally I gave up and installed SQL SErver 2000, well enough to just hold tables.

Problems I encountered were related to the sequence of install/deinstall of the Beta version I think....

thanks, the it is clear I am doing something wrong when uninstalling the beta version and install VB 2005 Express.

thanks, finally I deleted all SQL Server 2005 stuff and reinstalled SQL SErver 2000. Since I only want the tables (no stored procedures, no queries, nothing,....) it is enough for...

I launch SQLSErver Express 2005 install (an exe, 54 MB, downloaded from microsoft)

It extracts files and finally gives the following message

SQL Server2005 Setup has detected incompatible components from beta...

thanks, I will check MS Enterprise Library...

well, and one more question. On nov 7th, how I get the Release stuff? Last time I ordered a free DVD from Microsoft (I am not a Msdn subscriber)

thanks

thanks, I will wait

I will not upgrade because my current app is now written in VBA against an Access Database. The "upgrade" would be againts VB .NET 2005 against a...