Restarting SQLServer Service on Windows 7/Vista Machines

This article is related to the Received error "Failed to connect to server XXXXX\PTXXXXX41" or "OpenSQLServer and describes how to turn the Paper Tiger SQLServer service back on. There are several ways of turning the service on including using the SQL Configuration Manager or the Computer Management feature. Below is the most intuitive method for most users.

1. From the Desktop, click Windows logo to open Menu

2. Go to "Control Panel"

3. Depending on whether your view is set to icon or category you will either see Window A or Window B

WINDOW A: Category View

i. Go to System and Security

WINDOW B: Icon View

ii. Go to Administrative Tools

4.On Administrative Tools page - Go to "Services"

5.On the Services Window Click on the SQL Server (PTPROFESSIONAL41). Restart the service by right clicking the service and selecting "Start" or clicking the "Start" the Service link to the left of the Window