I cannot start SQL Server browser

Question

I can\'t start the SQL Server browser from SQL Service Configuration Manager 2008 version. There are absolutely no options to start the service. It

Answer 1

My approach was similar to @SoftwareFactor, but different, perhaps because I'm running a different OS, Windows Server 2012. These steps worked for me.

Control Panel > System and Security > Administrative Tools > Services, right-click SQL Server Browser > Properties > General tab, change Startup type to Automatic, click Apply button, then click Start button in Service Status area.