Error connecting to remote database

Question

I am trying to connect to a remote SQL Express 2008 Database but keep getting the error "Failed to open the explicitly specified database" I have this database set up on 2 different PC's, on one it works on the other it doesn't. I thought they
were set up identically but obviously they are not. the only difference I can find is when I go to the object explorer and select my database then select security followed by the username I am trying to connect with.
On both PC,s the username appears alongside the box Username but on the PC that works the same username is on the next bow down as well and Login name radio button is selected. On the PC that doesn't work this box is empty and radio button without login
is selected. I cannot change the Radio button or type the Login name in.
What would cause this difference as it is the only thing I can find that is different.

Answer 1

Make sure they are setup in SSMS Registered Servers:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms173574(v=sql.105).aspx
Kalman Toth Database & OLAP Architect
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