The SQL Server failed to initialize VIA support library [QLVipl.dll].

Got an error today trying to start newly installed sql express service – The SQL Server failed to initialize VIA support library [QLVipl.dll]. This normally indicates the VIA support library does not exist or is corrupted. Please repair or disable the VIA network protocol. Error: 0x7e.

Solution to the problem:

1. Open SQL server configuration manager
2. Under  SQL server network configuration node select your instance
3. Disable VIA protocol