SQL Server Error 40: Named Pipes Provider

In this video, we'll have a look at the SQL Server error message 40 (more below).
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This error is one which you can see when you connect, possibly with SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS):

A network-related or instance-specific error occurred while establishing a connection to SQL Server. The server was not found or was not accessible. Verify that the instance name is correct and that SQL Server is configured to allow remote connections. (provider: Named Pipes Provider, error: 40 - Could not open a connection to SQL Server) (Microsoft SQL Server, Error: 2).
The system cannot find the file specified.

In this video, we'll have a look at three possible causes, and how to correct them.

[dianaabiemo]

Thank you, this video really helped me a lot. After restarting my pc several times the error didn't clear until I search on the internet and behold your video helped. Thanks again!

[seyidovamahym]

I remember how far I went with this errror at start, when just downloaded SSMS.
But didn't thought that this error will continue and on process too, after a long time using🤦🏻‍♀
And now, after using for a two weeks I discovered how to fix this.
Just everytime need to start that MYSQLSERVICE from services when you have error(
Actually, this is funny, how people can reach more important and useful information from youtube videos than official Microsoft sites.
Gracias!

[miketefera]

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[majju]

Thank you SO much. I´ve been battling with this for days, and your video was the only one able to help me!

[fernandojackson]

In some setups, in Windows, you'll find the Configuration Manager within Windows' Computer Management, rather than as a stand alone.

[emmanuelauzukwu]

Thanks so much for this video. My server wasn't running, I just enable it and everything is fine.

[zerosandones]

I got this error after I installed this to a client machine .
This is my conenction string:
<add name ="SystemDatabaseConnection" connectionString="Data Catalog=SystemDB;Integrated Security=true;"

What am I doing wrong here?

[ngaleumopougoue]

there is no items, no Named pipes, when i expand my Clients protocol. What can i do?

[Uda_dunga]

inside client protocols there is not options are available