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      'SQL Server cannot be found' or 'Access is denied' error message is thrown each time AdvancePro Server or clients are accessed.

      After you install Windows XP SP2 - you get the error message "SQL Server cannot be found or Access is denied". There are two things you need to do:

      1. Open the Firewall for the correct ports

      2. Install SQL SP3a For more information click the link below: http://www.microsoft.com/sql/techinfo/administration/2000/security/winxpsp2faq.asp