SQL Server Database Engine
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services.exe D:\MSSQL\MSSQL17.MSSQLSERVER\MSSQL\Binn\SQLAGENT.EXE ACCESS DENIED
I've been getting failed installs with SQL Server Developer Standard Edition on Windows 2025 Standard edition, error has been: services.exe 1000 QueryOpen D:\MSSQL\MSSQL17.MSSQLSERVER\MSSQL\Binn\sqlceip.exe ACCESS…
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asked 2026-07-26T15:48:06.9966667+00:00
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Iain Barnetson
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commented 2026-08-13T20:56:16.0866667+00:00
Erland Sommarskog
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2022 express edition and i have 2025 license
We currently have SQL Server 2022 Express installed on our server while waiting for the SQL Server Standard license. Our application only supports up to SQL Server 2022, and the license provided is also for SQL Server 2022. However, when we performed an…
SQL Server Database Engine
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
759 questions
asked 2026-08-13T07:50:47.6733333+00:00
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Kenneth Lapuz
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answered 2026-08-13T14:51:35.7+00:00
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Bruce (SqlWork.com)
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keep getting random errors everytime i try to restore a database
Hello, I would love to have some remote assistance with my issue. I'm trying to restore a database from an old computer to a new one, but the old computer is on version 12 and any new computer I try to use wants me to upgrade to version 22, and I keep…
SQL Server Database Engine
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
759 questions
asked 2026-08-10T15:54:44.6833333+00:00
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Alex Negrich
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edited an answer 2026-08-10T18:43:54.4133333+00:00
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Deepesh Dhake
820
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AUTOMATIC_TUNING
i got this error when run the alter statement in sql server standard edition 2017 and above version on-premises environment, Note that querystore already enabled without any issues ALTER DATABASE current SET AUTOMATIC_TUNING (FORCE_LAST_GOOD_PLAN =…
SQL Server Database Engine
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
759 questions
asked 2026-08-10T11:28:43.99+00:00
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Alagarsamy Sundararajan
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edited the question 2026-08-10T12:16:51.6766667+00:00
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How to find and replace table name changes in stored procedures
I have create a SQL database with several tables and some stored procedures. Now I want to change the name of some of the tables. How can I get it to find and replace the changed table name in the stoed procedures
SQL Server Database Engine
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
759 questions
asked 2026-08-10T03:21:27.73+00:00
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Michael Boahene
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answered 2026-08-10T06:59:47.63+00:00
Erland Sommarskog
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sql server management studio 2018 user setup
how to set up user account and login for sql server management studio 2018 and connect to database
SQL Server Database Engine
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
759 questions
asked 2026-07-06T22:12:14.9133333+00:00
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Candace Snipes
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commented 2026-08-09T02:25:21.9866667+00:00
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Ganesh Chelluri
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SQL server 2025 training
Hi Team, We are looking for SQL Server 2025 training for our Database Administration team. Could you please share: Available SQL Server 2025 training programs Course content and duration Virtual and instructor-led options Team pricing for…
SQL Server Database Engine
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
759 questions
asked 2026-08-04T14:05:26.3633333+00:00
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ashutosh
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recommended 2026-08-07T20:59:04.0133333+00:00
Erland Sommarskog
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Database refresh from Production to Dev
We want to restore some databases from Production server to Dev server. We want to create a job that automatically restores a fresh copy of these databases to Dev server on 10th of each month. Could you please advise on how to do this.
SQL Server Database Engine
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
759 questions
asked 2026-08-06T19:39:45.92+00:00
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Chaitanya Kiran
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commented 2026-08-07T14:16:35.41+00:00
Deepesh Dhake
820
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Issue in the Installing the SQL Server
Hi Team, I'm using the Window 11 OS and the Processor - Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-10110U CPU @ 2.10GHz, 2592 Mhz, 2 Core(s), 4 Logical Processor(s). When i tried to install Microsoft SQL I was getting this error, please help me to resolve the issue.
SQL Server Database Engine
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
759 questions
asked 2026-07-30T17:17:19.8333333+00:00
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Dhivya Krishnan
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commented 2026-08-06T10:07:23.5733333+00:00
Dhivya Krishnan
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Where are the SQL Server developer edition downloads
Where are the developer edition download files for SQL Server 2022, SQL Server 2019, and SQL Server 2017?
SQL Server Database Engine
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
759 questions
asked 2026-03-24T22:21:49.96+00:00
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Steve Margolis
30
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commented 2026-08-04T16:52:30.9366667+00:00
Steve Margolis
30
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SQL Server 2022 Database Engine Recovery Handle Failed on Clean Windows 11 Installation
Hello, I am unable to install SQL Server 2022 (Express and Developer) on my Windows 11 Home laptop. Every installation fails with the following error: Wait on the Database Engine recovery handle failed. Check the SQL Server error log for potential…
SQL Server Database Engine
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
759 questions
asked 2026-08-03T02:16:40.6166667+00:00
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Kiara Keys
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answered 2026-08-03T08:33:09.4966667+00:00
Erland Sommarskog
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Clarification on SQL Server License Compliance during FCI Migration (VMware to Hyper-V)
Hello everyone, I am currently executing an internal infrastructure migration project moving our environment from VMware to Microsoft Hyper-V, and I need some clarification on SQL Server licensing compliance during the transition phase. Current…
SQL Server Database Engine
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
759 questions
asked 2026-07-30T16:48:14.3766667+00:00
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Sang. Truong Tan
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answered 2026-07-30T21:47:33.2+00:00
Erland Sommarskog
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SQL Server 2019 Express installation fails on Windows 11 with SQLWriter service and Windows Installer DLL errors
I am trying to install Microsoft SQL Server 2019 Express on Windows 11 (64-bit). The installation fails with the following errors: Service 'SQL Server VSS Writer' (SQLWriter) failed to start. Verify that you have sufficient privileges to start system…
SQL Server Database Engine
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
759 questions
asked 2026-07-23T08:25:34.99+00:00
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sagar miroliya
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edited an answer 2026-07-30T20:38:58.7566667+00:00
Deepesh Dhake
820
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How to download sql server 2022 developer edition
How to download sql server 2022 developer edition,i search many but not to find it..
SQL Server Database Engine
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
759 questions
asked 2026-07-29T05:38:11.3766667+00:00
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Jenshiya M
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answered 2026-07-29T07:40:28.26+00:00
Erland Sommarskog
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SQL Server 2019/2022 crash EXCEPTION_STACK_OVERFLOW during master DB startup on new laptop hardware
Hardware: HP Laptop 15-fd1xxx (new, purchased recently) CPU: 1 socket, 9 cores, 18 logical processors RAM: 24 GB OS: Windows 10 Home, Build 26200 (stable channel, not Insider) Issue: SQL Server fails to start on every attempt, both with SQL Server 2019…
SQL Server Database Engine
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
759 questions
asked 2026-07-26T15:45:26.78+00:00
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Elli Tessier
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commented 2026-07-26T19:39:07.13+00:00
Elli Tessier
20
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sp_addlinkedsrvlogin with @rmtpassword fails with Msg 7455 after upgrade SQL Server 2022 to 2025
Our product need to create Linked Servers in SQL Server to achieve our function, it works well in SQL Server 2022, but after upgrading to SQL Server 2025, it's always broken, we analyzed and tested with different case, it only broken when calling…
SQL Server Database Engine
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
759 questions
asked 2026-07-23T02:24:42.98+00:00
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Bin Wang
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answered 2026-07-24T07:41:06.52+00:00
Erland Sommarskog
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AG instance not in sync
We have 8 databases in an instance. All 8 databases are members of Availability Group. On the secondary replica, the whole instance is not synchronizing . Could you please advise how to bring the secondary instance as synchronized Thanks, Chaitanya
SQL Server Database Engine
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
759 questions
asked 2026-07-23T11:50:51.2733333+00:00
Chaitanya Kiran
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commented 2026-07-23T12:41:21.2633333+00:00
Erland Sommarskog
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SQL Server Management Studio Connection Issue
I can't establish a connection to SQL Server. I likely need IT Support but am unable to find that support. If you can help me connect, please respond. If all you can do is direct me to a support that can assist me.
SQL Server Database Engine
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
759 questions
asked 2026-07-22T00:06:58.4233333+00:00
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Mark Willcoxon
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answered 2026-07-22T15:56:04.03+00:00
Bruce (SqlWork.com)
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Restore backup in parallel to primary and secondary of availability group with manual seeding
I have SQL Server availability group with manual seeding and two synchronous replicas - primary and secondary. I want to onboard a set of database backups onto the availability group : 1 full backup + 1 transaction log backup. Backups are large, so I…
SQL Server Database Engine
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
759 questions
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Clarification on MSOLEDBSQL19 Behavior with TrustServerCertificate=True
Hello Team, We are currently using the MSOLEDBSQL19 driver on Windows systems and would like to better understand its connection behavior related to encryption and certificate validation. While testing SQL Server connectivity, we observed that a…
SQL Server Database Engine
SQL Server Database Engine
Core component of SQL Server for storing, processing, and securing data
759 questions
asked 2026-07-13T09:22:07.6666667+00:00
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Abhishek Modi (amodi)
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commented 2026-07-20T09:44:51.4366667+00:00
Erland Sommarskog
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