How to: Stop an Instance of SQL Server (sqlservr.exe)

If started from the command prompt, sqlservr.exe must be stopped from the command prompt.

Note

If the Database Engine was not started from the command prompt, see How to: Stop an Instance of SQL Server (SQL Server Configuration Manager),

To stop an instance of SQL Server from the command prompt

• Press CTRL+BREAK or close the command window.

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Tasks

How to: Start an Instance of SQL Server (sqlservr.exe)