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c#sql-serversql-server-2008visual-studiovisual-studio-2013

Cannot add Service-based database

I am having trouble trying to add a Service-based Database to my C# Visual Studio 2013 project. The error message is shown below. It says I do not have SQL Server 2008 installed, but as shown, I do. The service is also running.

What am I doing wrong?

The item I want to add

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Solution

  • Fixed it, frustratingly you have to repair the installation of SQL Server 2008 and then do a complete uninstall of VS 2013 and install VS 2013 again, I found simply repairing the VS installation won't fix it - it needs to be a full uninstall followed by install.