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)
SQL In The Wild: Discussions on DB performance with occasional diversions into recoverability