Responding to a very old post here, but maybe it will help someone in the future. The problem is using HOTKEYS as the keyword. If you search this...

I agree with SSCommitted. I wouldn't just shrink your DB just because it is large. I also agree with Steve. 60 GB isn't beyond SQL Server's capabilities...

Try changing the Temp and Tmp environment variables to something like D:\Temp. You could also try creating a local policy that moves user folders to the D: drive. ...

I am not sure if management studio is limited in SQL Express, but usually you can just Right-Click on the stored proc name and select "Script Stored Procedure As" then...

I think the techniques pointed out in this article are useful tools to have in our toolboxes. Use them sometimes, don't use them other times.

I do have a recommendation...