Visual Studio 2003 and SQL Server Express


i'm attempting connect sql server express instance through visual studio 2003.  when go data connections, choose microsoft ole db provider sql server, fill in parameters server (server name, username, password, database).  when click "test connection" goes through successfully.  when click "ok" create data connection, fails saying username , password should checked.  changed username , password "sa" account created when installed sql server express, , got same successful connection test, failure when tries create connection.  suggestions?  thanks!

i tried connect instance of sql server 2005 express on machine using visual studio 2003 , successful using both sql authentication windows authentication.

when provided sa passoword (sql authentication) , clicked ok after testing connection using "test connection" button, prompted me again sa password. re-entered sa password , able successful connection. there no prompting password when tried connect same server using windows authentication.

can please provide exact error message?

thanks

suroor



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