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In SQL Server, each user has a default database associated with the account. Whenever the user tries to log in without mentioning a database, the default database remains the active one. But, when the default database is not available, or the SQL Server does not find the database, then it gives an error message to showcase the problem.
Cannot open user default database. Login failed.
Login failed for user “RockySz.” (Microsoft SQL Server, Error: 4064)
SQL Server Error 4064
Here, the user ‘RockySz’ tries to log in to the SQL Server, but the Server does not find the default database and provides the error that it cannot open the default database, and the login is failed.
When the default database is not available during the connection, then it can be due to various reasons like the following:
There are two methods that you can use to rectify the error:
You can also run the T-SQL command to alter the default database of your SQL account. Follow the command:
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