Remove entries from SSMS 2008 Login Connection Dropdown List

  • I've looked for a way to remove the unused or unwanted connections in the drop down list that appears when I start SSMS. I have found references that recommend removing "SqlStudio.bin" and "mru.dat" but haven't been able to locate either file on my pc.

  • If you are using Vista or Windows 7, it will be located here:

    C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Microsoft SQL Server\100\Tools\Shell

    Unfortunately, it's an all or nothing solution. Here's a reference:

    http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/sqlsetupandupgrade/thread/21e91e52-1e9e-4a7a-8636-aed4227fe9e7

  • I'm using XP and can't find the mru file anywhere

  • What version/edition of SQL Server Management Studio are you using?

  • MS SQL 2008 Standard

  • To find the version of SSMS, open SSMS, go to Help, then About.

  • Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio 10.0.1600.22 ((SQL_PreRelease).080709-1414 )

  • Since you're on XP and using SSMS 2008, here's the file you should be looking for:

    C:\Documents and Settings\<user>\Application Data\Microsoft\Microsoft SQL Server\100\Tools\Shell\SqlStudio.bin

  • I was not able to find this file either.

  • Ignore that last response, I found it. Problem solved. Thanks for the help. Your timing was perfect, I was the victim of a self-inflicted MSSQL wound yesterday. I really needed to get the production server out of the dropdown list.

  • And if you're on Vista or Windows 7, the path becomes

    C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Microsoft SQL Server\100\Tools\Shell\SqlStudio.bin

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