Set the Startup Type to so this doesn't happen after the next reboot. 4. Firewall and Port Blocking
Sometimes the configuration file is perfect, but the service it’s trying to talk to is asleep. Press Win + R , type services.msc , and hit Enter. Find or your specific instance. If it’s not "Running," right-click and select Start .
By systematically checking these layers, you can resolve the "Loading data failed" error and restore access to your automotive parts catalog.
Ensure the paths defined in your configuration file are absolute. If the config expects the data in C:\TecDoc_Data but you moved it to D:\ , the "Loading Data Failed" error will persist until the path is updated.
Ensure the DB_SERVER or DataSource matches your current SQL server instance. If you recently moved your database or changed your computer name, the old configuration will fail.
If you recently updated the TecDoc catalog version but kept the old configuration file, the schema version might not match. Ensure your VERSION flag in the config file aligns with the actual data version (e.g., Q1 2024). Summary Checklist for a Quick Fix: Is the SQL Server service running? Are the DB credentials in the config file correct?