When trying to start PowerPoint and OptionPower an error appears indicating that the SQL database service has not been started.
Cause: Windows did not automatically start the SQL Database Service used by OptionPower.
Solution: Close PowerPoint, click Start. In the Search field, type "Services". Click the icon for Component Services. Scroll down the list of Services (Local) to find the service SQL Server (OTI_SQL2k5). Right click on this Service and select "Start". Close Component Services and start PowerPoint again.