Microsoft .NET framework "A network-related or instance-specific error..."(Unable to Connect To Database on Startup)

Owned by Tyler Stapleford (Deactivated)
Last updated: Jan 25, 2019

If you notice the above error, it is most likely because the software no longer knows the name of your database or that the service is off.

  1. The first thing would be to search for "Services" In the search tab.
  2. After that You should get the Services windows. Scroll down to "SQL Server(SQLEXPRESS)".
  3. If the Status Column is blank then it is off. Right click and Select start to restart the Service.
  4. If it is still not connecting you may have to follow this guide to enter the SQL Server Information again.   Microsoft .NET framework unhandled exception error: Invalid object name 'Unit'