How to Stop and restart the Pervasive Database
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1. To stop the PVSW Database, look in the Windows Taskbar, in the System Tray (most likely in the bottom right of your screen) for the Pervasive Database icon. If there, right-click with the mouse and select, "Stop engines and exit."
2. To start the PVSW Database, look in the Windows Taskbar, select Start/Programs/Startup/PVSW SQL Workgroup Engine.
2. To start the PVSW Database, look in the Windows Taskbar, select Start/Programs/Startup/PVSW SQL Workgroup Engine.