>Hi,
>
>The situation:
>SQL Server (SQLEXPRESS) is installed on a PC (not server). Everything works on this PC.
>Another desktop is connected to the PC (above). I can open all folders on the PC from the remote desktop; no problem.
>But when application attempts to connect to the SQLEXPRESS, there is an error.
>Errors:
>SQL Server Error: 17
>SQL State: 01000
>
>Does the SQL Browser and/or Agent have to run on the PC where SQLEXPRESS is installed?
>
>Any other suggestions?
>
>TIA
If the SQL Server is installed as not DEFAULT instance then SQL Browser should be run.
You can not run Agent on EXPRESS edition.
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