Re: MSSQL$RETSDATA missing file

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From: Steve Foster [SBS MVP] (steve.foster_at_picamar.co.uk)
Date: 07/03/04 

Date: Sat, 03 Jul 2004 10:23:24 -0700

bh wrote:

> Can't get the service for MSSQL$RETSDATA to start as it
> is missing the file it needs - any idea what file is
> mission or how to restore the file it needs from the
> installation software? Small Business Server 2003 Premium

Since that instance name is not one of the standard ones included with
SBS, I'm guessing you've installed some 3rd-party product that uses
MSDE/SQL.

Are your other MSSQL$<Instance> services working ok? (eg SHAREPOINT and
SBSMONITORING)

Assuming the problem is limited to just the 3rd-party instance, I'd try
reinstalling that application. 

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Steve Foster [SBS MVP]
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