Outlook fails to create database on startup

[pineridge]

I could really use a bit of help. Recently installed Office 2007 and can't get Outlook to run properly. It will not create a database upon startup, hence I see the message everytime that I start it. "database creation was unsuccessful"

I am running XP

[Martin L]

Microsofts explanation

“This problem may occur if the SQL Server (MSSMLBIZ) service is not running. The SQL Server service is required by Business Contact Manager. This problem occurs because the Windows Welcome screen may prevent the SQL Server service from starting when you first restart the computer after you install Office Outlook 2007 with Business Contact Manager. ”

1. Exit Outlook.

2. Click Start, right-click My Computer, and then click Manage.

3. Click Services and Applications.

4. Double-click Services.

5. In the services pane, click SQL Server (MSSMLBIZ).

6. Click Start the service – if not started (as it was in my case) or Restart if already running

7. Exit Computer Management, and then start Outlook.

Complete the BCM setup and let it register online – and no more annoying message

Source: http://www.secure-eserver.com/?p=121