Re: Password does not work on SQL Server 2000

From: Adam Machanic (amachanic_at_hotmail._removetoemail_.com)
Date: 09/27/04 

Date: Mon, 27 Sep 2004 16:37:52 -0400

Michael,

It sounds to me as though something is blocking your client from being able
to communicate to the service. Is the Server Network Utility able to see
the instance? Don't worry too much about the data yet, it's most likely not
in danger.... I assume that there are no backups? :)

"Michael" <Michael@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:314b01c4a4cf$71f677e0$a301280a@phx.gbl...
> I have installed frameworks and a couple of .net apps. I
> am certain the service is running. I have restarted the
> server, the service. I don't want to lose the data.
>
> Michael
> >-----Original Message-----
> >Michael,
> >
> >Are you certain that the service is running? Do you see
> sqlservr.exe in the
> >Task Manager Processes tab? Is there anything you can
> think of that could
> >have changed on your server (e.g. was the operating
> system updated to a new
> >service pack?)
> >
> >
> >"Michael" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
> message
> >news:3b5401c4a4bc$a2c47f10$a401280a@phx.gbl...
> >> The sa password no longer works on my SQL 2000 server.
> I
> >> am positive I know the password, but it does not work.
> >> Windows authentication does not work either. I am
> unable
> >> to backup or update my data. HELP!
> >
> >
> >.
> >