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[jfoxon]

hi ACT community!

i keep trying to open my ACT and it says 'unable to start the ACT7 SQL Server instance'.  does anyone know how to troubleshoot this?  i am trying to follow the instruction but not getting anywhere

thank you,

jenn

[mikematt80]

Hi Jenn,

It sounds like you just need to start the service.  Follow these steps:

START > RUN (or Search Programs and Files) > Type services.msc  >  Find the SQL Server (ACT7)  >  Right click on it and select START.

This should start it, please post back if it does not.

[jfoxon]

awesome, thank you Mike!  

that worked

Happy New Year!

Jenn