Error: SQL Server when started as service must not log on as System Account

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The SQL Server is incorrectly configured if SQL debugging fails and the event log contains the entry “SQL Server when started as service must not log on as System Account. Reset to logon as user account using Control Panel”.

To set SQL Server to logon as user account

  1. From the Control Panel, double-click Services.

    The Services dialog appears.

  2. Select MSSQLServer and click Startup.

  3. Click This Account.

  4. Choose LocalSystem or use the browse button to locate other accounts.

  5. Enter the Password and Confirm Password.

  6. Click OK.

  7. Click Close.