Hi,

I had the same problem, but a different scenario:

I converted a physical machine to VM, and the number of the CPU wasn't the same:

16 on physical and 8 on the new VM.

I had the same error in the event log, but different source of problem..

and guess what works for me?

The affinity of the CPU in the SQL properties - go to processors, and check mark the automatic CPU and automatic affinity.

than the agent started..

hope it helped someone..

M.