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12.19.2007 at 01:55PM PST, ID: 23034670
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Unable to attach or restore

Asked by ragoran in SQL Server 2005

Tags: sql, 2005, express, unable, attach

I just installed MS SQL Server 2005 Express SP2 (advance) on a PC running Vista...

I want to move an existing database from SQL Server 2000.  I have both the MDF file and a backup file.

I tried to either Attach the mdf or restore the backup, I always end-up with error:

Attach:  Unable to open the physical file

Restore: error 5 while attempting 'RestoreContainer::ValidateTargerForCreation' on...

I can create a new empty database.

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Zone: SQL Server 2005
Tags: sql, 2005, express, unable, attach
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