Connection Error on Win 10 SQL Server 2003 with Windows Defender

Q. When getting a connection error on a Windows 10 workstation with a SQL Server 2003 server the issue is the Windows Defender

Answer:

The issue is Window Defender and it needs to be disabled  but just turning it off won't work.  You need to install AVG or Avast to override the Windows Defender.  Installed the free version, add the MaxxTraxx path to the exception.  MaxxTraxx now opens.

Written By: Rhonda L