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title: "MSSQLSERVER_17142 | Microsoft Docs"
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# MSSQLSERVER_17142
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## Details  
  
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|Product Name|SQL Server|  
|Event ID|17142|  
|Event Source|MSSQLSERVER|  
|Component|SQLEngine|  
|Symbolic Name|INIT_SRVC_PAUSED|  
|Message Text|SQL Server service has been paused. No new connections will be allowed. To resume the service, use SQL Computer Manager or the Services application in Control Panel.|  
  
## Explanation  
Service Control Manager paused SQL Server's service  
  
## User Action  
Resume SQL Server's service using SQL Server Configuration Manager.