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When I attempt to start SQL Server 7.0 on Windows 9x using the SQL Server Service Manager, nothing happens. What causes this and how can I resolve it?

April 26, 2017attempt happens manager service SQL Server Windows

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When I attempt to start SQL Server 7.0 on Windows 9x using the SQL Server Service Manager, nothing happens. What causes this and how can I resolve it?

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A. This error message appears if you have renamed the Windows computer on which you installed SQL Server 7.0. SQL Server 7.0 uses the Windows computer name internally; if you change the Windows computer name, SQL Server detects a different name and generates the error message. NOTE: Your data has not been corrupted or damaged in any way.