Hi.
As topic. SQL launches at Windows startup and it has never done that before! I don't even know what it is. So, anyone knows what the problem is? Is it safe to remove it from autostart in msconfig?

Hi dakota72

what kinda system are you running? Intel or AMD based? Did you install all the latest recommended patches, fixes and hotfixes?

Greetz
BU

I'm running a Intel based system with Windows Xp Sp2. I haven't installed any patches or hotfixes, this just started to show up. Is SQL an important process?

Howdy dakota

well some more questions. Did you ever try to install MS SQL or a related SQL software on your computer?

You can check this via control panel --> Add/Remove Software if there's an entry.

Please have a check at the taskmanager --> processes (availale via CRTL + Shift + ESC too) if there's a SQL process running.

But something you should think about is to patch and fix your XP system immediately.

Bye 4 now

B. Udo

Nope, I have never installed SQL or related SQL software, I have never even heard of it. The strange thing is that I found an entry in control panel --> Add/Remove Software and there's also a running process in Taskmanager. This is very strange.

One other thing, what do you mean by patching XP? (I have Automatic Updates from Microsoft if that's what you mean)

Cheers

Me again dakota

First of all



That was exactely what I meant :thumbup: . So your system is up-2-date related to the hotfixes, patches etc.



Could you please post a screencopy of both entries (one from the taskmanager, and another one from add/remove software). IF you are absolutely sure that you never did install any SQL stuff nor running such programs you can uninstall that programs or shut down all the SQL services that suits.


Shuting down services

Please be very careful when shuting down any services. All hints at your own risk

Therefore please locate that service(s) at SETTINGS --> CONTROL PANEL --> COMPUTER ADMINISTRATION --> SERVICES.

In that column called STATUS have a right mouse click at that SQL service(s) you wanna shut down and have a look at PROPERTIES.

Choose the option DEAKTIVED from starttype.

Please repeat the same entry for AUTOSTART TYPE

Oki doki, lets try an uninstall first man, before messing at the services, kay ;)?

Greetz
BU

Hi.
Here are the screens. I haven't tried to uninstall anything yet, I guess you wanted to see these pictures first :)

Hi dakota

something puzzles me. Didn't you mention you're running XP on your system? But it looks like your computer is on Vista

But there's the answer for that SQL server entry ;) You have installed MS Office XP Professional.... and this pack contains SQL server:

Click to view attachment

Sorry for posting a German info.....

So it was good to post that latest screenies first

Have a great day mate and greetz to Sweden

B. Udo

Ok so that's why. Anyway thanks for all your help!