You cannot remotely connect to a named instance of SQL Server 2000 by using the TCP/IP protocol (922131)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Standard Edition
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Developer Edition
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Workgroup Edition
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256986 Description of the Microsoft Windows registry

SYMPTOMS

Consider the following scenario. You have a computer that is running an instance of Microsoft SQL Server 2005 and a named instance of Microsoft SQL Server 2000. After you uninstall the instance of SQL Server 2005, you cannot remotely connect to the named instance of SQL Server 2000 by using the TCP/IP protocol.

CAUSE

This problem occurs because the SQL Server 2000 listener service no longer listens on UDP port 1434 after you uninstall the instance of SQL Server 2005.

WORKAROUND

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To work around this problem, follow these steps:
  1. Click Start, click Run, type regedit, and then click OK.
  2. In Registry Editor, locate the following registry entry:

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Microsoft SQL Server\IsListenerActive

  3. Delete the IsListenerActive registry entry. Alternatively, you can double-click the IsListenerActive registry entry, type No in the Value data box, and then click OK.
  4. Close Registry Editor.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

MORE INFORMATION

SQL Server Resolution Protocol (SSRP) was developed so that SQL Server 2000 would listen on UDP port 1434 for incoming requests for the named instance of SQL Server 2000. SQL Server 2005 introduces the SQL Server Browser service. This service replaces SSRP.

When you have a named instance of SQL Server 2000 that is running side-by-side with an instance of SQL Server 2005 on the same computer, the SQL Server Browser service listens on UDP port 1434 for incoming requests for the named instance of SQL Server 2000. However, after you uninstall SQL Server 2005, the IsListenerActive registry entry is not deleted. Therefore, SSRP does not listen on UDP port 1434.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:7/18/2006
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