Can’t access local SQL Server Reporting Server’s Report manger

Yes, though it sounds really strange for local instance of SQL Server Reporting Service (AKA SSRS) it is very real issue, specially if you are using Windows Vista (however I don’t understand why would someone use it )or 7. It is mainly because of new feature called User Access Control (UAC) which prevents system level

Interactive Sorting in Reports — SSRS

If have been working with SQL Server then you might already be familiar with a reporting service packaged with SQL Server, called SQL Server Reporting Service. Which basically allows user to create and host reports. Actually when you install SQL Server 2008, you are present with an option to install additional component called Business Intelligence