operating system error 3

  • When I am restoring the data base from a network path, I am getting the error as

    restoring of backup failed with the operating system error3 (system can not find the specified path).

    Operating system :-2003 - Server Standard Edition Service Pack 2

    SQL Server 2005 - 9.00.4053.00 - Express Edition with Advanced Services - SP3

    Is any one assist for this error.

  • Check the full path.

    Log into the server using SQL Server service account and check if you can "see" the dump file in the location you are telling SQL Server to look for it.

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  • As mentioned, check the path. SQL Server, the service account, must be able to see the path. It doesn't matter what your account can see, it's the server that performs the restore.

  • copy the file locally and restore from there!

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  • another common reason for "file not found" (OS error 3) is also access denied. Even if the pathitself is valid - if the service account taking this on does not have access you may get this message.

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  • On the off chance that you have this issue and you are utilizing a remote SQL-server, check on the off chance that you have chosen that alternative when designing your database.  In the wake of transforming it from nearby to remote everything worked fine.

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