Error Message of "SQL Server Does Not Exist or Access Denied" is Shown When Users Attempt to Launch xPortalNet Server (Solution 1)

When user try to launch and login to xPortalNet Server application, the error message as shown below will pop out.

Figure 1: SQL Server Does Not Exist or Access Denied Error Message

Summary:

• To manually restart the MSSQL Server service in Task Manager.

Step-by-step Guide:

• To manually restart the MSSQL Server service in Task Manager:

Step 1: Open Task Manager.

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Step 2: Go to Services tab and look for MSSQL$MSSQLSERVER2014.

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Step 3: Check on the Status column.

Figure 2: MSSQL$MSSQLSERVER2014 Service

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Step 4: If the Status is Stopped, right click and start the service.

Figure 3: Starting the MSSQL$MSSQLSERVER2014 Service

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Step 5: Make sure the SQL Server Status is Running.

Figure 4: Ensure that the MSSQL$MSSQLSERVER2014 Service is Running Before Running xPortalNet Service

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Step 6: Launch xPortalNet Comm Service Controller and start the service.

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Step 7: Right click on the xPortalNet Service icon at the system tray and click on Check Service Info.

Figure 5: Right-clicking xPortalNet Service Icon and Clicking Check Service Info

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Step 8: Check and ensure that the DB Connection is shown as Up.

Figure 6: DB Connection Shown as Up

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Step 9: Launch and login to xPortalNet Server.

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Step 10: Launch and login to xPortalNet Client.

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