Database engine recovery handle failed

Asked By Sue K Burgos 10 points N/A Posted on - 03/08/2013

I am trying to install Microsoft SQL Server 2008 setup but not getting succeeded. I uninstall all SQL related stuff but this error is not giving me the authority to install SQL Server 2008. Need assistance please

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 setup

The following error has occurred:

Wait on the database engine recovery handle failed. Check the SQL server error log for potential causes.

• Status: Open
• Question Views: 1013
• Answer Count: 1
• Vote Up 0 Vote Down

• Answer Accepted: No
• Question Category: Database

Answered By Guy V Mohr 0 points N/A #174452

Database engine recovery handle failed

Hello! If you are looking for setup Microsoft SQL Server 2008, you have to uninstall the previous version and you have to clean your PC or Laptop's registry. Without it, you can't make the successful installment of the software. To uninstall you can use "Advanced System Care". It's best for unwilling. You can try this solution.

About Guy V Mohr

Questions
6

Answers
118

Best Answers
34

• Vote Up 0 Vote Down

• Posted on - 03/12/2013
• Question Category: Database