Spectrum MySQL service not starting with Windows Event error - 0x80000003
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Spectrum MySQL service not starting with Windows Event error - 0x80000003

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Article ID: 373479

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Products

DX NetOps CA Spectrum

Issue/Introduction

On Windows Server, Spectrum MySQL service not starting properly:

Environment

DX NetOps Spectrum all currently supported releases on Windows OS

Cause

The error code causing MySQL not to start is 0x80000003:

It can be caused by any of the following:

  • Corrupted Windows registry entries caused by leftover keys of previously uninstalled MySQL instance.
  • Malware attacks
  • Windows updates/patches causing conflicts
  • Malfunctioning hard disk sectors
  • Corrupt or missing MySQL application files

Resolution

Uninstall Spectrum, then reinstall, as per:

TechDocs : DX NetOps Spectrum 23.3 : Uninstall