Can't Stop SQL Server service?

How do I stop SQL Server Agent service?

To start, stop, or restart the SQL Server Agent Service In Object Explorer, click the plus sign to expand the server where you want to manage SQL Server Agent Service. Right-click SQL Server Agent, and then select either Start, Stop, or Restart.

How do I stop SQL from running?

Right-click on the instance and select “Stop”. Click yes on the pop-up message to confirm that you want to Stop the SQL Server Service. Click yes on the pop-up message to confirm that you want to stop the SQL Server Agent Service.

How do I force stop a SQL Agent job?

Expand SQL Server Agent, expand Jobs, right-click the job you want to stop, and then click Stop Job. If you want to stop multiple jobs, right-click Job Activity Monitor, and then click View Job Activity. In the Job Activity Monitor, select the jobs you want to stop, right-click your selection, and then click Stop Jobs.

Why does SQL Server Stop Service?

If you are not able to connect to database using "Networking" version, it may happen that SQL Server service has stopped. This can happen for different reasons, from Microsoft Windows updates to recent PC name changes.