Used SQL Svr 2008 Config Manager to Set Service Account to Local System: What Did It Change?

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Direct shot to foot moment...

While setting-up individual non-admin accts for MSSQLSERVER services, I temporarily set Server service login to Local System account.

I remembered later that:

SQL Server Configuration Manager performs additional configuration such as setting permissions in the Windows Registry so that the new account can read the SQL Server settings.

I want my Local System back . (Actually just restored to its original security profile)

Any advice? Thanks!

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