In order to debug a SQL Server 2008 stored procedure, I would like to change the account that the SQL Server (MSSQLSrver) service is running under, namely, changing the account from "Network Service" to my current user account.

However, if something goes wrong, I would like to be able to change it back and I am concerned that since this is a built in account for which I never knew the password, that I will not be able to set it back w/o knowing what the password is.

Will this be an issue?

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You should be able to change it back by going in to Service Properties and changing "Log on as" to "NETWORK SERVICE" (use "Browse" and it should populate the password fields for you).

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