Cannot Connect to SQL Server

Additional information

A network-related or instance-specific error occurred while establishing a connection to SQL Server. The server was not found or was not accessible. Verify that the instance name is correct and that SQL Server is configured to allow remote connections. (provider: Named Pipes Provider, error: 40 – Could not open a connection to SQL Server) (Microsoft SQL Server, Error: 2)

The system cannot find the file specified.

1^st Step: Go to SQL Server Configuration Manager

2^nd Step: Click on SQL Server Services

3^rd Step: Right Click on SQL Server (MSSQLSERVER)

4^th Step: Click on Properties

5^th step: Goto Service and Change Start Mode from Manual/Disabled to Automatic

6^th step: Goto to Log On and Click on Start Button and do the same for all

7^th Step: Click Apply and OK

8^th Step: Got SQL Server Management Studio and Click on Connect

9^th Step: SQL Server Management Studio is now working correctly