Web Server / Database Problem

Hey everyone, this is a really serious problem.

I'm trying to test the web server for this server and its really a issue not connecting to the database.

I tried 3 webs from ragezone, Wizkid Register page (PHP FILE), I used 2 tutorials from ragezone and i google'd one..

Every time i get a a message saying i can't connect to the database and i have no idea what it is.

I uninstalled SQL and Installed it again, I've used xampp, App Servr, & WAMP.

I've had help from others and the same thing happened.

What should i do ?
Do you think its the database?
Should i Download a brand new Database?

Feel Free to ask questions ! I really need help :<::glare::*:

What do you fill in at the connection details? (Host, User, Pass, Database name)

Host : MYHOSTNAME\SQLEXPRESS
User : sa
Pass : *My Pass*
Database : GunzDB

ODBC or MSSQL?
Because you usually don't have to fill in an username and password with MSSQL.
Else you should check if odbcad is set up correctly.

Im using MSSQL ,

the odbc is working properly.

i did USer DSN and System DSN

Well i reckon you use IIS7 & PHP Manager for this :]

i never had this problem before.

do i have to portfoward
what do i protfoward 80 to?

I Use ODBC, and i can see all gunz websites. its work easy