ClassNotFoundException when connecting to MS SQLServer using JDBC

Question

I\'m trying to connect to a MSSQL using the MS JDBC Driver (Microsoft SQL Server JDBC Driver 3.0: http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=21599) but what every

Answer 1

You might have the package for the SQLServerDriver class incorrect. Try "com.microsoft.sqlserver.jdbc.SQLServerDriver" instead of "com.microsoft.jdbc.sqlserver.SQLServerDriver".

Answer 2

I your project tree listing pane, under libraries see if the JDBC package is listed if not right click on the library node -> Add JAR/Folder. Then browse the right package from your computer and import it. I think this should solve the problem.

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Answer 3

In NETBEANS add path in the Project properties -> libraries -> compile tab screen image -> [http://i.stack.imgur.com/g6BH3.jpg]