The request failed or the service did not respond in a timely fashion?

Question

I have the following error while I connect to SQL Server 2008 Management Studio with Windows authentication.

\"The request failed or the service did not resp         


        

Answer 1

If you recently changed the password associated with the service account:

1. Start SQL Server Configuration Manager.
2. Select SQL Server Services in the left pane.
3. Right click the service you are trying to start in the right pane and click Properties.
4. Enter the new Password and Confirm password.