I’m having problems with SQL Server 2008 SSMS and the Open Empty Environment setting. It’s not doing what it did in 2005 and it’s giving me heartburn. I’ve posted the issue up to Microsoft’s Connect website and would appreciate any additional votes you’d care to cast to up the priority of this issue on Microsoft’s "list of things to fix."
The connect issue can be found here: https://connect.microsoft.com/SQLServer/feedback/details/683683/ssms-open-empty-environment-option-does-not-work-correctly. Please note, you have to have a MS Connect login to access the site.

