Question

I am encountering an issue with the SQL Browser service where the service will start, run for around 60-90 seconds and then stop. No error is logged, the event logs show three informational entries:

The SQL Server Browser service has started.

The SQL Server Browser is enabling SQL instance and connectivity discovery support.

The SQL Server Browser service has shutdown.

Things I've tried so far:

  • Removing and reinstalling SQL Browser.
  • Repairing the SQL installation.
  • Changing the logon account for SQL Browser.
  • If I run the browser in console mode from the command line (sqlbrowser.exe -c) then it runs fine and does not shut down.
  • Verified no antivirus is terminating the service.
  • Turned off Windows Firewall just to be sure.
  • Restarted machine.
  • Applied latest updates.

I've run out of ideas. Is there a log file for the Browser service somewhere that might give some clues? Has anyone encountered this issue before?

SQL: 2017 Standard Edition

Windows: 2019 Core

Installed Features: SQL Engine, SSRS, Integration Services, Browser

No correct solution

Licensed under: CC-BY-SA with attribution
Not affiliated with dba.stackexchange
scroll top