You get this error when connecting to a Microsoft SQL Server database from the Database step in the Application Wizard.
Error: [DBNETLIB][ConnectionRead(recv()).] General network error.
This error is caused because of a problem with the Named Pipes Network Library.
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem and has provided a fix:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;827452
Alternatively, you can use the TCP/IP Network Library to connect to the SQL Server database. To use TCP/IP Network Library:
Click on Start, Programs, Microsoft SQL Server, Client Network Utility.
On the General tab, select the TCP/IP from the Disabled list box and click on the Enable button to add it to the right side list box.
Change the order of the Enabled Protocols to make TCP/IP to be above the Named Pipes network library.
Part VII: Troubleshooting Applications
Application Runs But No Data is Displayed