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veggiop
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Posted - 2011-04-07 : 05:37:44
Hello, I've installed SQL 2008 R2 with all updates on C:\ but databasis have been installed on 2nd partition (drive E:\) WIN 2008 R2. This partition was encrypted by Bitlocker. I set automatic unlock drive. Now I'm having trouble after restart Windows SQL won't start automaticaly :( There is nothing in LOG

Even if all parameters are set to AUTOSTART. Even in services I've tried setting in envelope "Recovery" First Failure Restart Service....

I guess drive E:\ is unolcked after SQL tried start

EDIT1: I found logs in Event Viewer. Windows Logs:

The SQL Server (SIM) service failed to start due to the following error: The system cannot find the file specified.

I think system cannot write error log, because it is on encrypted partition (E:\) which hasn't been yet unlocked

I've also tried write scripts in Powershell or CMD commands witin local computer policy startup scripts. These scripts should have admin rights. If I run these scripts services start up. There is no option in Task Scheduler "Run these program after windows start up" Job scheduler doesnt work also :( run script every 2 mins doesnt turn service on until admin is logged in :(

I'm thinking about install some app to run these scripts after 1 min reboot.

Thanks for any advices!
   

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