• Paul_Data_Smart (3/10/2013)


    And recieved the following notification "Your evaluation edition of SQL Server has ended"

    Yes, that'll be the cause. Evaluation's expired, service won't be running. You'll need to install a full version of SQL Server (Express or Dev would probably be best) to continue.

    Gail Shaw
    Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server, MVP, M.Sc (Comp Sci)
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