You will fail to connect to your database if the SQL Server service is not running. If you try running the SQL Server service from the Services.msc app, you will ...

Update 10/17/25: Microsoft fixes the bug using a KIR (Known Issue Rollback) update. More information added to end of story. Microsoft's October Windows 11 updates have broken the "localhost" ...

To address the known issue on Windows enterprise-managed devices, admins must install the Windows 11 24H2 and Windows Server 2025 KB5053656 250412_03103 Known Issue Rollback Group Policy. After ...