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sanrajesh
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Posted - 2008-12-12 : 16:03:54
Hi,

I copied the Windows 2003 server standard edition image using VMware and loaded in my desktop PC using VMware 2.0. Since I was in my office network, I changed the server (computer) name in my VMware. Once changed, the server restarted made my SQL server instance stopped running.

I noticed the SQL server instance was pointing the existing server (computer) name. Need your help how to start the SQL server instance.

Regards
Sanrajesh

tkizer
Almighty SQL Goddess

38200 Posts

Posted - 2008-12-12 : 16:11:37
What is the error in the Application Log for the service start failure?

After you get it started, you'll need to follow this procedure: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/303774



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