While trying to run a Windows-application with a private DB (SQL Server 2005 Express Edition) on a client machine (Window Vista), I have regard with a problem entering the master DB.
After a few seconds I've found this one: http://www.microsoft.com/sql/howtobuy/sqlonvista.mspxDownload and Install SQL Server 2005 SP1, that should solve the problems.
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