title: SQL Server 2005 Express successfully installed, but is nowhere to be found!
body: <p>I've SQL Server 2008 Express installed. I've just download and installed <strong>SQL Server 2005 Express</strong>, but I changed the name of instance into SQLEXPRESS2005 (I added 2005 at the end to avoid conflicting names). </p>
  
  <p>Unfortunately, when I try to access the 2005 instance either using the SQL Server Management Studio or the VWD 2008 Express (Database Explorer window), I don't see it.</p>
  
  <p>I just disk-recovered my system, so I lost many of my files. But, before that, I had both versions, one having 2005 as instance name. </p>
  
  <p>So here are the summary of the issues:</p>
  
  <ol>
  <li>I was able to download and install successfully the Express 2005</li>
  <li>When I try to connect to a server, I only see.\SQLEXPRESS as option (there's no SQLEXPRESS2005)</li>
  <li>When I try to connect from the VWD, I get the <strong><em>Server not found ERROR!</em></strong></li>
  <li>I can see the SQL SERVER 2005 icon on the Control Panel window. But, when I try to
  uninstall it, I get a error message telling that this <strong><em>program is not found</em></strong></li>
  <li>When do <strong>Start -> All Programs</strong>, I can see the The <strong><em>Microsoft SQL Server 2005</em></strong> folder  </li>
  </ol>
  
  <p>It's really strange as I was successfully  able to install both versions before I experienced problem with my system.  </p>
  
  <p>Thanks for helping.</p>