Restore DB manually

  • Hello.

    The notebook where I installed sql server 2008 is damaged so I pull out the HD in order to open the files in another PC.

    I could not do a backup of my DB in sql administrator.

    Can you help me to restore manually? or tell me where is my db files located? (the db was created in default location)

    Regards,

    Jon

  • \Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL10.<InstanceID>\

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  • Thank you for your reply!

    So if I copy the files inside \Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL10.<InstanceID>\

    and paste it in anoter PC (in the same place) the adminitrator will recognize again as a db ? or do I have to create a database with the same name first and then copy?

    regards,

    Jon

  • Copy the files from that location to any location you wish. You will then need to attach those files inside of SSMS.

    Jason...AKA CirqueDeSQLeil
    _______________________________________________
    I have given a name to my pain...MCM SQL Server, MVP
    SQL RNNR
    Posting Performance Based Questions - Gail Shaw[/url]
    Learn Extended Events

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