Cannot view databases in view list for SQL 2005

I have created a couple of new logons/ users and they are dbo's of a few
databases. However it has become apparent that for some reason the databases
are not "browseable" through the SSMS dropdown. Even running sp_databases
does not return their names. The databases can be accessed through text
(e.g. USE dbname) and do look like full access is available.
What on earth is going on? The only difference between this and another
(working) box is that this non-working one is 64 bit windows with 64bit SQL
(x64) wheras the other is 32 bit on 32 bit. I know this because they both
use automated builds which I created.
Regards,
Mark
Hi Mark
"Mark Broadbent" wrote:

> I have created a couple of new logons/ users and they are dbo's of a few
> databases. However it has become apparent that for some reason the databases
> are not "browseable" through the SSMS dropdown. Even running sp_databases
> does not return their names. The databases can be accessed through text
> (e.g. USE dbname) and do look like full access is available.
> What on earth is going on? The only difference between this and another
> (working) box is that this non-working one is 64 bit windows with 64bit SQL
> (x64) wheras the other is 32 bit on 32 bit. I know this because they both
> use automated builds which I created.
> Regards,
> Mark
I assume by dropdown you mean the Object Browser (F8).
Have you changed the permissions for these users at all since they created
the databases?
From BOL:
sp_databases requires CREATE DATABASE, or ALTER ANY DATABASE, or VIEW ANY
DEFINITION permission, and must have access permission to the database.
Cannot be denied VIEW ANY DEFINITION permission.
John