Connect SQL Server After Changing Computer Password

To resolve this issue, you need to change the SQL Server Login password for the MSSQL Server and SQL Server Agent services for your account.

Follow these steps to change password.

Change SQL Server login password:

1. 1. Click Start and click Programs, Administrative Tools, then click Services.
   
   
2. 2. Now select SQL Server (MSSQLServer) from services then right click and select Properties.
   
   
   
   
3. Now select Log On tab and select This account option.
   
   
   
   
4. Change new password in Password and Confirm Password.
   
   
5. Click OK.

Change SQL Server Agent password

1. Click Start and click Programs, Administrative Tools, then click Services.
   
   
2. Now select SQL Server Agent (MSSQLServer) from services, then right click and select Properties.
   
   
   
   
3. Now select Log On tab and select This Account option.
   
   
4. Enter new password in Password and Confirm Password.
   
   
   
   
5. Click OK.

Note: Make sure both services are Start.