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Shane Robinson
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Posted - 2011-07-25 : 18:58:42
Just installed 2008 R2, when i connect using SSMS it connects to the server but when i try to create a new database or do anything else i get the following message...


TITLE: Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio
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Cannot show requested dialog.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Parameter is not valid. (System.Drawing)

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BUTTONS:

OK
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any ideas? i have uninstalled and reinstalled about 4 times and still get this same message.

tkizer
Almighty SQL Goddess

38200 Posts

Posted - 2011-07-25 : 19:32:44
Install service pack 1, just in case it has a bug fix for this. Hotfixes and service packs contain bug fixes for the client tools too, so it's important that those get patched as well.

If that doesn't work, you'll likely need to open a case with MS.

Tara Kizer
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