Quote Originally Posted by smendoza View Post
Is the allow remote connection enabled? Also try connection through SQLCMD to the instance...
For SSMS what do the install logs say? I'm assuming you're a admin on the vista 64box?
Thanks for your help. "Allow remote connections" is checked off. I'll try the SQLCMD tonight (wasn't aware of that option). For SSMS, I downloaded it but when I click on the installer it just brings up a utility screen and I don't know how to install it (not intuitive like most software). I am an admin (at least I should be as I'm using the original account for the computer).