Connecting SQL Fails? Did You Hibernate Your PC?

Connecting SQL Fails? Did You Hibernate Your PC?

Connecting SQL Fails after waking your PC from hibernation? Well then the solution might be a really easy one. Here is a quick post on fixing this annoying issue.

Connecting SQL Fails?

If you try to run an application (In my case, a web application) and receive the following error ‘No connection could be made because the target machine actively refused it’, you might have a case of the SQL Server service having stopped.

Connecting SQL Fails

Head on over to the services and look for the SQL Server service. Notice how the status does not state that it is running? Simply start the service and try connecting to your SQL Server again. Incidentally, you will receive the same error when trying to log on to SQL Server Management Studio.

Connecting SQL Fails

Sometimes, the resolution to a problem can be so simple, one easily misses it. If you are having connection issues and you’re sure your connection is correct, make the Services panel your first port of call.

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Dirk Strauss

As a seasoned software developer with a long-standing career in C# and Visual Studio, I have had the privilege of working with a number of companies and learning from some of the most talented individuals in the industry. In addition to my professional experience, I have authored multiple books on topics such as C#, Visual Studio, and ASP.NET Core. My passion for programming is unwavering, and I am dedicated to staying current with the latest technology and sharing my expertise with others.