Simply modify it to the path of your choice. This will create a log file at d:\log.txt.
We need to specify the full path to the log file, something like this: We do this by using -log argument, followed by the location and the name of the log file. The executable file for the SQL Server Management Studio is ssms.exe and we need to run it with the logging enabled. The command prompt will open at that specific path.Once there, type cmd in the address bar and press enter:.In my case using Windows 10, this was at C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio 18\Common7\IDE Open Windows Explorer and go to the installed folder of the SQL Server Management Studio.It turns out, there indeed is a logging feature available, but to use it, we need to run the executing file using a -log argument. Using the SQL Server Management Studio log file Next, I wanted to see if there is some sort of log file for the SQL Server Management Studio, so I could examine it and find out why the application doesn't want to open. Now if we are lucky, the problem would be solved by now, but in my case, there was no change.
Click on Repair button, which will take a while to complete.This will cause the following window to open: From the list of installed applications, select "Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio" and click on the Uninstall button.On Windows, run the "Programs and Features" utility.We can use the Repair option that is located in "Programs and Features", but the option is a bit hidden. Examining the content of the SSMS log file.Using the SQL Server Management Studio log file.Visual Studio 2012 unchecked?Ī: During the installation, the add-in scans for all Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio and Microsoft Visual Studio instances in which can be integrated, and displays them as enabled. If during the process of installing the installation fails, the new installation will roll back and the old installation will stay intact. Q: If, during a new installation process I cancel the installation, will it have an impact on the add -in that is already installed?Ī: No. The add-ins are designed in such a way that all users’ defined settings in previous version will be preserved in new one.
Q: If I upgrade from and old to a new add-in version, will my old settings be preserved?Ī: Yes. Start Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio, and the ApexSQL menu should be available from the main menu, along with the installed add-in: If the installation process succeeds, the last step below will appear: Select SQL Server Management Studio and/or Visual Studio versions to integrate the add-in into and press the Install button to initiate the installation process: When the location is set, click the Next button:
Read the EULA with a click on its hyperlink, and once reviewed and agreed with, click the Close button, and Next button to continue with the installation:Ĭhoose a default location for the add-in installation or specify custom one.
With a click on the Next button, the End User License Agreement is accepted. Click the Next button to start with the installation:
Run the downloaded exe file and the welcome screen will appear. Download the add-in from the following link.Before the installation, all running instances of SQL Server Management Studio and Visual Studio must be closed.