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Error 1058 Sql server agent won't start

When I try to start the SQL server agent it gives me this error: error 1058 the service cannot be started. The SQL service is running OK with the same credentials. I set the service to automatic and try to start it but keep gettig the same error.

ttelesca

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Both the main SQL service and the Agent login with administrator account.

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Aneesh

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Aneesh

Start ->run ->services.msc

Double-click on the SQLServerAgent service. Check the Startup Type drop-down menu

EugeneZ

make sure that SQL service has right login 'administrator account' info - UID\PWD
and start service manually..

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vijay4sql

Start ->run ->services.msc ... chek the properties for the sqlagent.. goto logon tab. Chek the hardware profile. Is it disabled... if yes enable it.
thx
VJ

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EugeneZ

YZlat
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We are waiting for ttelesca answers to our posts:
some of our posts probably is(are) solution(s) for the question - do not make us beening ignorants

YZlat

EugeneZ, stop being defensive. It's obvious that I was in no way attacking you. I just posted a comment for ttelesca to attract his/her attention to it. No threat to you was posed. And I do not "make anyone being ignorant"

EugeneZ

Ok then - no problems
peace