Create an exception for the SQL Server Browser service in Windows Firewall

To create an exception for the SQL Server Browser service in Windows Firewall,
follow these steps:

• In Windows Firewall, click the Exceptions tab, and then click Add Program.
• In the Add a Program window, click Browse.
• Click the C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\90\Shared\sqlbrowser.exe executable program, click Open, and then click OK.

Note The path may be different depending on where SQL Server 2005 is installed.