This message will occur when Yearli is unable to find the database attached to the SQL Server. This usually results after a Windows update.
Verify SQL Instance Is Installed and Running
- Access the Microsoft SQL Server Configuration Manager.
- For steps to do this see the How to Access SQL Server Configuration Manager article.
- Click on “SQL Server Services” to display a list of the currently running services.
- Right click on SQL Server (GREATLANDYD*) and select Start.
*The SQL Server instance will differ depending on the version of the program. Please see the Important Program Directories and File Locations article for more information.
Changing First, Second, and Subsequent Failure to Restart the Service
- Access the Windows Run window by pressing the Windows key and R key on the keyboard.
- Type "services.msc" without the quotes in the Open field.
- Click OK.
- Right click on SQL Server (GREATLANDYD*) and choose Properties.
- Click on the Recovery tab.
- For First, Second, and Subsequent Failure, select Restart the Service.
- Click OK to save the changes.
*The SQL Server instance will differ depending on the version of the program. Please see the Important Program Directories and File Locations article for more information.