Can't start SQL Server Browser service?

How do I enable SQL Server Browser service?

To start SQL Server Browser Service Right-click SQL Server Browser, and then choose Properties. On the Service tab of the SQL Server Browser dialog box, set the Start mode to Automatic. Choose OK to return to the SQL Server Configuration Manager main page. Right-click SQL Server Browser again, and then choose Start.

Why is my SQL Server Browser disabled?

If it is disabled, go to Control Panel->Administrative Tools->Services, and look for the SQL Server Agent. Right-click, and select Properties From the Startup Type dropdown, change from Disabled to Automatic. What should I if starting SQL Server Agent is also grayed out?

How do I start and stop SQL Server Browser service?

In SQL Server Configuration Manager, in the left pane, select SQL Server Services. In the results pane, right-click SQL Server (MSSQLServer) or a named instance, and then select Start, Stop, Pause, Resume, or Restart.

What happens if SQL Server Browser service is stopped?

If the SQL Browser service is stopped, you will no longer be able to connect to any SQL server instances (apart from perhaps the default instance if your lucky). The SQL Browser service listens for incoming SQL queries on UDP port 1434.