SQL SERVER 17204 FCB (OPEN FAILED)

2008-03-27 13:21:34.58 spid55 Error: 17204, Severity: 16, State: 12010-03-27 14:21:34.58 spid55 FCB :: Open failed : Could not open file c:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL

INDEX• Introduction• Reasons of Error 17204• Error Containing Information• Fix SQL Server Error 17204

If Service Account Password Changed If Model Database is Corrupted If Temp_db moved incorrectly

• Conclusion

IntroductionWhat is SQL Server Error 17204?

The error 17204 encounters during the startup process of SQL Server instance or any database operation that attempts to start the database. Error 17204 is an example of OS error type 5.

Reasons of Error 17204• Service account password has been

changed.• Model database corruption.• System data files are accidentally deleted.• Temp_db database moved incorrectly.• Startup parameters have incorrect path.

Error Containing Information• The function that trying to open the file can be

identify easily.• Contains full path information of file.• Error 17204 also contains the file ID.• The error also shows error description and code.

Fix SQL Server Error 17204

There are certain aspects of SQL Server FCB open failed error to resolve the issue please have a look on the different scenarios, that are discussed step by step easily.

If Service Account Password Changed

a.Update the password in servicesb.Type a new password using SQL Server Configuration Manager

If Model Database is Corrupted

a.Restore the database from backup b.Get MDF & LDF file from different serverc.Repair the SQL Instance & rebuild the system database.

If Temp_db moved incorrectly

If problem is related with temp_db then you need to create the path like this:a.Connect to the SQL Server instance using SQLCMD.b.Alter the temp_db & stop the services.c.Now, start the SQL Server normally.

ConclusionIn the present tutorial I have discussed about the error 17204 that occurs at the time of accessing the file and if the user is unable to access the file then error FCB Open failed occurs.

MORE RESOURCES

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