Error:

The SQL Server (RELYONDB) service on local computer started and then stopped. Some services stop automatically if they have no work to do, for example, the performance logs and alert service.

Error Message:

Causes:

SQL Server [RELYONDB] is corrupted. Need to install it again. And attach all the databases.

Workaround 1

Remove Microsoft SQL Server 2005 completely from Control panel

Control Panel | Add or Remove Programs | Microsoft SQL Server 2005

In the first dialog, make sure to select the “RELYONDB: Database Engine” radio button.

If RELYONDB is the only instance, then select all check boxes & Click Next and Finish to proceed with the uninstall.

If there is no other SQL instance, I would go on to clean out all SQL components with the following steps.

Uninstall Microsoft SQL Server Native client

Uninstall Microsoft SQL Server Setup support files

Uninstall Microsoft SQL Server VSS writer