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I would like to create a new database in SQL Server 2008 R2 Express using the Management Studio, but there is no option for New Database... I searched online and all the tutorials show this option that I don't have. What step am I missing? The "Object Explorer" is blank.

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  • A screenshot of what you're seeing in management studio would go a long way to help us try to solve the problem. – Kev Jul 26 '12 at 02:38
  • Sorry I'm too new to add screenshots apparently. Like I said, the "Object Explorer" is blank. What do I have to do before creating a db? What are the steps from opening the Management Studio? – user1553309 Jul 26 '12 at 02:47
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    Did you remember to connect to the server first? – Kev Jul 26 '12 at 02:48
  • as Kev said: try connecting to `localhost\sqlexpress` – Valamas Jul 26 '12 at 03:09

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Have you tried right clicking on the database folder and 'new database'? enter image description here

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