Service msftesql was not found on computer 'XYZ'.
The specified service does not exist as an installed service.
CAUSE:
This error come from confilict between installing Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 (Enterprise or Professional) with SQL 2008.
The msftesql is the "Microsoft SQL Server Full Text Indexing Service" which has a different name under SQL Server 2008.
SOLUTION:
- Run > Regedit
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services
- Rename MSSQLFDLauncher Folder to msftesql
- Reboot System
- Administrative Tools > Services > SQL Full-text Filter Daemon Launcher (MSSQLSERVER) and Check START Status
- Rename back msftesql Folder to MSSQLFDLauncher
- Take Enjoy
LINKS
- CRM4 install against SQL Server 2008 gives missing msftesql and cisvc errors in CRM General Discussions
- KBAlertz.com: Error message when the Setup program for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 performs a check in the Environmental Diagnostic Wizard (EDW)
- Installation Problem SQLSERVERAGENT Service in Role of Microsoft Dynamics in Environmental Sustainability
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