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Author  Topic  jeff357 Starting Member 4 Posts Posted - 2008-09-09 : 13:38:35 Converting SQL Server 2005 Programs to SQL Server 2008 4 things are assumed windows installer 4.5, Visual Studio 2008 (SP1) W/.NET Framework 3.5 SP1, SQL Server 2008 is Installed. 1. Backup the project directory ! 2. Enable TCP/IP In SQL Server Configuration/ Protocols 3. Open Project in the Project Properties/Compile/Advanced Compile Options/Target Framework to .NET Framework v3.5 4. In "Project Properties/Settings/"Value" Change the "User Instance from True to False 5. Rebuild and Compile the project and yer done. This Tutorial was directly for VB.NET 2008 Regards Jeff