Unable to Connect to SQL Server

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When i try to connect to sql server i am receiving the message

Unable to Connect to server ....

Server: Msg 11, Level 16, State 1

[Microsoft][ODBC SQL Server Driver][TCP/IP Sockets]General Network Error. Check Your Network Documentation.

i am having dual OS in my system. i have installed win 98 and XP. when i am working in 98 i am able to connect to sql server. but while working in xp, its not working and i receive the above message.

plz give me a solution.

 

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u may wan 2 take a look hru these

"Unable to connect to server <servername>:"

You may not be able to connect to an instance of SQL Server

 

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i am using sql server 7.0 in my machine. whether i want ti install any service pack for sql server 7.0