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SQL Server Express 2025 installation issue on hp omnibook 7
I have got new HP Omnibook 7 flip ultra 7. I am trying to install sql server express 2025 but every time it failed. The exit code is -2061893606 (Error description: Wait on the Database engine recovery handle. Check sql server error log for potential…
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asked 2025-12-16T00:07:22.9033333+00:00
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Amanullah Dar
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commented 2026-01-05T20:07:48.13+00:00
Erland Sommarskog
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Missing Client Protocols in SQL Server Configuration Manager
I installed SQL Server 2025, but when I try to enable TCP/IP from SQL Server Configuration Manager, the Client Protocols field is empty. I've tried everything: uninstalling, reinstalling, checking ports, using snap-ins—I'm at a loss. I have the correct…
SQL Server Database Engine
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asked 2025-12-03T23:41:08.02+00:00
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Serrato, Mario
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commented 2026-01-05T10:25:46.6533333+00:00
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Akhil Gajavelly
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SQL Service not started even SQL installed successfully
Issue Summary for HP Support – SQL Server Stack Overflow on HP EliteBook 👤 User: Laptop: HP EliteBook 640 G11 Notebook PC OS: Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Build 26100 System: Physical machine, no virtualization Memory: 16 GB RAM Disk: Sufficient…
SQL Server Database Engine
562 questions
asked 2025-07-25T04:16:26.8733333+00:00
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Senthil Murugan
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commented 2026-01-05T10:22:10.06+00:00
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Marc Roussel
41
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SQL 2019 AlwaysOn instance - TempDB files out of balance
Hello. I have a 3-node SQL 2019 AlwaysOn cluster which host multiple instance. One instance on primary node has TempDB files wildly out of balance. There are 8 files. TempDev = 14,285 MB. Temp2 - Temp8 = 8 MB each. On the secondary nodes, TempDB…
SQL Server Database Engine
562 questions
asked 2025-12-06T17:45:17.5333333+00:00
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Cooper, David A. [ISS] (Contractor)
111
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commented 2026-01-05T09:38:17.8766667+00:00
Akhil Gajavelly
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SQL Server 2025 LocalDb installation is missing components
According to https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/sql-server/editions-and-components-of-sql-server-2025 - "SQL Server Express LocalDB is a lightweight version of Express edition that has all its programmability features" Therefore I would…
SQL Server Database Engine
562 questions
asked 2025-12-09T15:15:18.17+00:00
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Duncan Smart
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answered 2026-01-05T09:11:46.87+00:00
Akhil Gajavelly
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Ag listener fail to offline in 2 node always on without AD
Let me describe my env first: Two nodes always on without domain (with witness share file) Both node is sql server 2022 and windows server 2022 Both nodes are in the same subnet Set DNS server for these two nodes Didn’t register A record in DNS …
SQL Server Database Engine
562 questions
asked 2025-12-13T12:33:30.07+00:00
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Kelvin Yu
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commented 2026-01-05T06:27:09.2133333+00:00
Akhil Gajavelly
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SQL Server CPU Usage Over 100% and Negative Values for Other Processes – VM with 72 Logical Processors
Hi all, I'm using a script originally shared by Pinal Dave to monitor SQL Server CPU usage, and I store the collected data in a database for analysis. However, I've noticed some anomalies in the recorded data: SQL Server CPU usage sometimes exceeds…
SQL Server Database Engine
562 questions
asked 2025-08-18T12:21:11.2033333+00:00
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Sivaraman P
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commented 2026-01-05T05:26:42.9466667+00:00
Sivaraman P
20
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Can I safely use NORECOVERY option when restoring a database by a BAK file?
Hello, I am trying to extract the data from a customer-provided BAK file and then discard the SQL server container after. I am using the syntax below. RESTORE DATABASE [ABC123] FROM DISK = '/var/opt/mssql/data/ABC123.bak' WITH MOVE 'ABC123.mdf'…
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562 questions
asked 2025-08-22T21:26:12.3866667+00:00
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dave
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commented 2026-01-05T05:03:44.1766667+00:00
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Prashanth Are
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How to verify which user applied the cu patches on SQL servers in organization's.
How to verify which user applied the cu patches on SQL servers in organization's.
SQL Server Database Engine
562 questions
asked 2025-08-22T04:29:49.27+00:00
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Anandhswarupp
205
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commented 2026-01-05T05:03:26.3266667+00:00
Prashanth Are
0
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Multiple successful logins per second in SQL log
Is it normal to see 8 to 10 successful login events per second for the same user account in the SQL log (and commensurate events in the Windows application event log)? The account is a SQL service account. All the logins come from the same application…
SQL Server Database Engine
562 questions
asked 2025-07-16T01:43:28.34+00:00
Cooper, David A. [ISS] (Contractor)
111
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commented 2026-01-05T04:46:52.9233333+00:00
Prashanth Are
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I am trying to create a Service-Based Database inside the Visual Studio project, but keep getting error indicating the certificate chain was issued by an authority that is not trusted.
I am trying to add a Service-based database using the Visual Studio 2026 IDE by selecting: Add/New Item/Service-based Database I keep getting this message: A connection was successfully established with the server, but then an error occurred during the…
SQL Server Database Engine
562 questions
asked 2026-01-03T16:06:45.0533333+00:00
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Victor Gent
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commented 2026-01-03T20:12:51.0666667+00:00
Erland Sommarskog
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MySQL INSERT fails with ERROR 1064, 1265, 1292 (invisible character in numeric ID, ENUM mismatch, invalid DATETIME)
Hi, I’m importing seed data into a MySQL table and my bulk INSERT fails with multiple errors depending on the row. I suspect some data-cleaning/format issues during copy/paste or CSV → SQL conversion. Table definition CREATE TABLE lead_broker_status ( …
SQL Server Database Engine
562 questions
asked 2026-01-02T12:42:04.7466667+00:00
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Arthur Tong
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answered 2026-01-02T16:30:13.5333333+00:00
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Yitzhak Khabinsky
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Official Download Link for MS SSMS v20.2.1
Hello Everyone, I am trying to upgrade my existing MS SSMS from v18.12.1 to v20.2.1 in one of my environments. I am looking for the installer, but I could not find one from the Microsoft Official website. This page of 20.2.1 takes me to the download of…
SQL Server Database Engine
562 questions
asked 2026-01-01T11:35:25.28+00:00
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Arkapriya Gupta
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commented 2026-01-02T11:59:59.88+00:00
Arkapriya Gupta
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install sqlserver 2022 Error 0x80004005 Access Denied
I'm getting an error code 0x80004005: Access Denied when trying to install SQL Server 2022 on my Windows Server 2016. This error occurs with all editions, including the Express edition. Can you help me identify what might be causing this issue?
SQL Server Database Engine
562 questions
asked 2025-10-17T00:55:52.8266667+00:00
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Wen Zhao
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commented 2026-01-02T09:50:20.97+00:00
Akhil Gajavelly
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SQL Server 2019 CU32 (KB5063757) Patch Hang and Master DB Corruption – Requesting Guidance
Hello, I’m seeking advice regarding a critical issue encountered during testing of the SQL Server 2019 CU32 (KB5063757) patch. Due to the severity of the symptoms observed, we are currently postponing deployment to our production…
SQL Server Database Engine
562 questions
asked 2025-10-15T06:02:59.29+00:00
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권태우
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commented 2026-01-02T08:58:38.2833333+00:00
Akhil Gajavelly
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sql install error
installing sql express basic mode the parameter is incorrect
SQL Server Database Engine
562 questions
asked 2025-12-31T15:12:11.7266667+00:00
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Joe Kaminski
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commented 2025-12-31T16:29:35.52+00:00
Erland Sommarskog
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In my project we are using ssdt setup for sql changes so where i create one view i am getting ambiguous issue for columns how can i resolve in sql i tested its working fine but in ssdt build i am getting issue
In my project we are using ssdt setup for sql changes so where i create one view i am getting ambiguous issue for columns how can i resolve in sql i tested its working fine but in ssdt build i am getting issue
SQL Server Database Engine
562 questions
asked 2025-12-30T07:27:04.9833333+00:00
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Ashwini Kanjapur
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answered 2025-12-31T11:20:57.52+00:00
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Shruti Dhruv
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SQL Server 2022 setup executables blocked on Windows 11 24H2 – installer does not launch
SQL Server 2022 Developer Edition setup binaries (RSETUP.exe, x64\setup.exe) do not launch on Windows 11 Pro 24H2 (build 26100.x). Behavior: “Access is denied” “This app can’t run on your PC” Or no UI when launched as Administrator Smart App Control…
SQL Server Database Engine
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asked 2025-12-24T07:44:03.68+00:00
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Nirmal Kumar
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commented 2025-12-31T11:03:25.5533333+00:00
Shruti Dhruv
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sql server database engine service how can i resolve this in windows 11
i have an issue while installing sql server its showing error databse engine service failed in window 11 and i installing 2025 version of sql server
SQL Server Database Engine
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asked 2025-12-22T07:15:13.7133333+00:00
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jhasaketan behera
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commented 2025-12-31T10:58:30.4666667+00:00
Shruti Dhruv
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Under a Select Plus agreement, there is no product key provided. How can SQL Server be upgraded in this case?
I have purchased SQL Server 2022 Standard. How can I upgrade from the free edition (Express / Evaluation) to SQL Server 2022 Standard? Our organization is under a Select Plus agreement, and we do not have a visible product key—only the License Summary is…
SQL Server Database Engine
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asked 2025-12-31T07:42:13.85+00:00
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唐宏
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answered 2025-12-31T10:54:56.7+00:00
Erland Sommarskog
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