I can no longer use the VS.NET 2003 dev tools to connect to a database. For
example, if I select "Tools" and then "Connect To Database", nothing happens.
Trying to use the server explorer in the VS.NET has the same result as does
trying to drag the SQLDataAdapter to a form and then selecting new
connection. I can still connect manually via VB code so I know the SQL Server
is up and running. I was able to do all of these things previously. The
problem began after the Evaluation version SQL Server 2003 expired. I needed
to uninstall it and replace it with MSDE. I suspect a registry problem but
have no clue what registry keys would affect this. Any ideas as to what may
be happening? Thanks.