the biggest problem was the fact that i had sql server and vs on two different computers. let say computerA and computerB, and they were in a workgroup not...

ok i will try those tomorrow and let you know.

thanks

but i am running SQL Server 2008, would happen to have some step by step instructions i could use.

thanks for you help so far by the way

i was able to add the server but the database is still not coming up.

i did that but there no options to select from and i know there is a least one database there. oh i forgot to mention that sql server is...

i am trying to use the "Tool-connect to Database" feature in visual studio. my intent is to create an app that access that database.

it seems the only option i have...