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N5pn4cya
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10 years ago
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Error Getting Data - Cannot load navigator - flickering screen

Hi Community, for some reason, I get a flickering screen when trying to get data from SQL server 2005 - it wouldn't load up the Navigator view.  I have SQL Server permissions.  Other users either hav...
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    N5pn4cya
    10 years ago

    Hi pqian and Community:

     

    Thanks for your help!  I had confirmed a solution to this problem a month or so ago, but neglected to update this thread and mark it resolved.

     

    The solution: Specify the server port number when adding a SQL Server that uses custom port as database connection, i.e. [DbServerName]:[PortNumber]

     

    Thanks all!

     

    Andy

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pqian
Microsoft Employee
10 years ago

can you describe what flicker screen is? Maybe a recording or a screenshot would help too.

Also, what OS are you on? Have you updated the graphics card drivers?

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N5pn4cya
Frequent Visitor
10 years ago

Hi pqian,

 

Thanks for responding!  I've attached a video.  I get this immediately after I click "OK" from the "Import data from a SQL Server datatbase" screen.  I entered the server name and database name.  I've checked with a few colleagues that work for them.

 

Also, I am on Windows 7 Professional. 64 bit.  SQL Server 2005.  It shouldn't be a problem with the OS or SQL Server version, because it works for others at the company with same/similar setup.

 

I'll try updating graphics card driver.