How to change SQL Server services login account information (Windows)

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How to change SQL Server services login account information (Windows)

To change SQL Server services login account information (Windows 2000)

  1. On the Start menu, point to Programs/Administrative Tools, and then click Services.

  2. Right-click MSSQLServer, and then click Properties.

  3. On the Log On tab, enter and confirm the new password, and then restart services using the SQL Server Service Manager.

  4. Repeat the password reset for SQLServerAgent and other services.

  5. Start SQL Server Enterprise Manager, and change user account information there, as well, for both SQL Server and SQL Server Agent For more information, see How to change SQL Server services login account information (Enterprise Manager).