How do I fix SQL Server failed to start?

Why is my SQL server not starting?

If files are missing or corrupted for system databases (master and/or model) SQL Server service would not start. ERROR LOG (mentioned earlier)would contain the exact database name and file name which has the problem.

How do I force SQL Server to start?

SQL Server Management Studio1In Object Explorer, connect to the instance of the Database Engine, right-click the instance of the Database Engine you want to start, and then select Start, Stop, Pause, Resume, or Restart. ... 2If the User Account Control dialog box appears, select Yes.Start, stop, pause, resume, and restart SQL Server services - Microsoft Docs

What to Do If SQL Server is not responding?

You can kill SQL Server with "KILL sqlservr.exe". The KILL command is in the NT resource kit. It can then be started with NET START MSSQLSERVER. ONLY do this if SQL Server does not respond to a normal shutdown or NET STOP MSSQLSERVER command.

Can not start SQL Server services?

A service could have been running previously with an invalid account or password. If the Database engine service will not start, after checking service credentials and startup, check the ERRORLOG. The ERRORLOG can be located at C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\<Instance ID>\MSSQL\LOG .