Windows 10 SQL Server 2019 Express install error -2147467259 "The service did not respond to the start or control request in a timely fashion."

Question

Today after a break from using the sql for a while i noticed that the SQL Server Configuration Manager now throws an access denied

After checking out possible fixes i saw one mentioning to just reinstall the sql,so i removed everything through "Programs & Features",everything unninstalled succesfully but when i tried installing it i received an error

Here are the logs
144950-detail.txt
144847-detail-local.txt
144789-summary-desktop-8lphq8k-20211029-115006.txt
(Can provide other logs if needed)

Has anyone experienced this problem before? I would appreciate any answers

Answer 1

Hi DanielSt-9177,
Welcome to Microsoft Q&A.

Please try to go to gpedit.msc. In the navigation pane, open Computer Configuration, Windows Settings, Security Settings, Local Policies, and User Rights Assignment.

In the details pane, double-click Allow log on locally, and then click Add User or Group.
Please try to add NT Service\MSSQL$SQLEXPRESS to Allow log on locally.

And then reinstall SQL Server again.

Please refer to this article which might be helpful.

Best Regards,
Amelia

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