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KB #240036: SQL does not start if a Query Analyzer or Enterprise Manager is open

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Summary:

If you stop SQL Server Desktop Edition, SQL Server Personal Edition, or MSDE while Query Analyzer or Enterprise Manager is still open, SQL will not restart.

Additional Information:

This is unrelated to Encryptionizer. In order to restart SQL, close all Query Analyzer and Enterprise Manager windows and retry.

Last modified: 5/13/2025