How do I start SQL Server Browser?

How do I open SQL Server Browser?

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.

Can't start SQL Server Browser service?

In Windows 10 : Go to Control Panel->Administrative Tools->Services, and look for the SQL Server Browser. Right-click, and select Properties From the Startup Type dropdown, change from Disabled to Automatic.

Does SQL Server browser need to be running?

Yes. If the SQL Server Browser service is not running, you can still connect to SQL Server if you provide the correct port number or named pipe. For example, you can connect to the default instance of SQL Server with TCP/IP if it is running on port 1433.

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?