I am trying to attach a database to SQLEXPRESS. I get an error, [Directory Lookup for the file C: . . . DataORION.mdf" failed with the operating system error 5(Access is denied.)]
I tried to attach another database and got the same error. I have attached databases to SQLEXPRESS before successfully. I tried to attach using single file to no avail.
I am using the query, "sp_attach_db @dbname=N'ORION', @filename1=N'C:Program FilesMicrosoft SQL ServerMSSQL.1MSSQLDataORION.MDF'
go"
ORION.mdf is in the Data folder for SQLEXPRESS
What am I doing wrong or what did I change inadvertently to restrict my access to the file?
Hi! I created one database on one server which system working with Win2003server. Now I tried to attach the database to another server which is working with WinXP SP2, I got this error 'Msg 5120, Level 16, State 101, Line 1 Unable to open the physical file "E:ASPNETDB.MDF". Operating system error 5: "5(Access is denied.)". Msg 911, Level 16, State 1, Line 1 Could not locate entry in sysdatabases for database 'Everydayonline'. No entry found with that name. Make sure that the name is entered correctly.' is anything i am missing while attaching? i just copied the .mdf and .log file from first system to second system. I was tried to make backup of the database and restore, but it was also not workedout. When I tried to restore the database I got this error 'Msg 5133, Level 16, State 1, Line 1 Directory lookup for the file "F:ASPNETDB.MDF" failed with the operating system error 3(The system cannot find the path specified.). Msg 3156, Level 16, State 3, Line 1 File 'ASPNETDB_983ed943e1fe49e3ae7fa189b823b238_DAT' cannot be restored to 'F:ASPNETDB.MDF'. Use WITH MOVE to identify a valid location for the file. Msg 5133, Level 16, State 1, Line 1 Directory lookup for the file "F:ASPNETDB_log.ldf" failed with the operating system error 3(The system cannot find the path specified.). Msg 3156, Level 16, State 3, Line 1 File 'ASPNETDB_TMP_log' cannot be restored to 'F:ASPNETDB_log.ldf'. Use WITH MOVE to identify a valid location for the file. Msg 3119, Level 16, State 1, Line 1 Problems were identified while planning for the RESTORE statement. Previous messages provide details. Msg 3013, Level 16, State 1, Line 1 RESTORE DATABASE is terminating abnormally.'
I Have just detached my SQL Server database, I am currently running SQL Server 2005, when I try to reattach it I get the error Cannnot open user default database - Login Failed
Today I recieved this alert from the SQL Server, when I want to attach database:
Server: Msg 823, Level 24, State 6, Line 1 I/O error (torn page) detected during read at offset 0000000000000000 in file 'D:Program FilesMicrosoft SQL ServerMSSQLdataDB Askes Apotik_Data.MDF'.
Connection Broken
I was Running dbcc checkdb repair_allow_data_loss with ALL_ERRORMSGS, NO_INFOMSGS yield the following:
Server: Msg 945, Level 14, State 2, Line 1 Database 'DB Askes Apotik' cannot be opened due to inaccessible files or insufficient memory or disk space. See the SQL Server errorlog for details.
Database Restore & Attach Error I have a problem with restoring or attaching DB files from different version of the engine. I Have a existing SQL server 7.x and another one is SQL 2000 but I try to backup my database and restore it into the 2000 engine This is the following Problem which occurs :-
1st Problem : During Restoration, The restoration process was runing fine until it reach the last inficatior tab and it fail and say Database terminated abnormal. I been try to restore into other machine also but it give me the same problem.
2nd Problem : Say I can't restore but I stop the engine and manual copy the *.mdf and *.ldf to another machine. I try to restore it but it "is on a network device not supported for database files." So what shall I Do with it.
Pls Advise If anything need to be done before I do the restoring and anything need to be done in both 7.x and 2000 Engine.
hi to all I got a probelm with attaching the database. I hv Database Name called "ABC". it is working fine. (contain MDF,LDF files)
I got new BackFiles from CLient. They sent MDF and LDF Files. But i could't able to attach the database i got the following error while attaching the databse.
Server: Msg 5173, Level 16, State 2, Line 1 Cannot associate files with different databases.
We have a log shipping database running on SQL 2000 ENT SP4, the secondary DB is in standby/read only mode . we have a job that runs every day to take it offline, make a copy of the files and attach them as a new database for reporting purposes.
We're planning to upgrade to SQL 2005 however, when we copy the Standby/read only database files and attach using "CREATE DAABASE FOR ATTACH" we get :
msg 1284 Cannot attach a database that was being restored.
this works in SQL 2000 but not SQL 2005, is there a way to force attach the DB ?
Hi Guys,This is my first post and I hope I'm not going to embarrass myself to much.I am currently writing a pseudo install package for SQL Server Express, it is written in VB.Net 2.0.
I have created an *.exe that fires the SQL Server Express install package silently with command line options, once complete the *.exe copies an *.MDF and an *.LDF to the newly created data directory. Once the data has been copied I fire a "CREATE DATABASE FOR ATTACH" using a SQLClient.SQLCommand to attach my DB. I am using Windows Authentication for SQL Server Express.This all works beautifully when the *.exe is being run from a local hard disk - complete success.When I move the *.exe to a CD it fails . SQL Server is installed correctly, the files are copied to the local hard disk in the correct location. I then fire the "CREATE DATABASE" command - its here I get the error.The error details are:Unable to open the physical file "c:....Exchange.LDF". Operating System error 5:"5(error not found)". Cannot create file "c:....Exchnage.ldf" because it already exists. Change the file path or file name, and retry the operation. Could not open new database 'Exchange'. CREATE DATABASE is aborted. File activation failure. The physical file name "c:....Exchange.LDF" may be incorrect.Remember this works perfectly when run from the local hard disk, this only occurs when running from a CD-ROM.Now from the research I have done I believe it may be a permissions error. The setup *.exe is being run from a Administrator account and the SQL Server DB Engine Service Account is System. I'm under the impression that this should provide more than enough permissions.
Thanks for any help you guys may be able to provide... Matt.
Our GIS group is working with SQL Server 2005 in conjunction with ESRI's ArcGIS software. SQL Server is being used as a test bed until we formally migrate our existing Microsoft Access mdb's over. So, at this time we are conducting various tests and have the freedom to "blow up" our databases.
We are currently testing ArcSDE Workgroup edition, which will only work with SQL Server Express (SSE). SSE will let us create spatial joins and relationships, while maintaining data integrity. So one possible workaround was to detach the database from SQL Server 2005 and then attach it to SSE. Unfortunately, we ran into a problem in re-attaching the database back to SQL Server 2005.
The exact steps are as follows:
Back up database using back up tool in SQL Server 2005.
Detached database from SQL Server 2005.
Attached database to SQL Server Express (hereafter SSE).
Created a table in database while it was attached to SSE.
Detached database from SSE.
Attempt to attach database to SQL Server 2005 failed
Successfully restored database in SQL Server 2005 using Restore tool. Step number 6 above failed and generated the following error:
TITLE: Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio ------------------------------ Failed to retrieve data for this request. (Microsoft.SqlServer.SmoEnum) For help, click: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink?ProdName=Microsoft+SQL+Server&LinkId=20476 ------------------------------ ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: An exception occurred while executing a Transact-SQL statement or batch. (Microsoft.SqlServer.ConnectionInfo) ------------------------------ CREATE FILE encountered operating system error 5(Access is denied.) while attempting to open or create the physical file 'C:Program FilesMicrosoft SQL ServerMSSQL.1MSSQLDataLNRIS_SQL_Test.mdf'. (Microsoft SQL Server, Error: 5123) For help, click: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink?ProdName=Microsoft+SQL+Server&ProdVer=09.00.1399&EvtSrc=MSSQLServer&EvtID=5123&LinkId=20476
Questions:
Why did I get this error?
Can incorrect or missing permission or ownership settings generate this kind of error?
I've just created my first projects using Visual Studio 2005 and SQL 2005 Express. This is the basic;
One windows service is created that updates a database. The windows service running under "Local system" account One windows application where a user can see data (and change) from the database A common business and dataaccess layer/project is used by both applications Connection string to the database: "Data Source=.SQLEXPRESS;AttachDbFilename=|DataDirectory|DataDatabase.mdf;Integrated Security=True;Connect Timeout=60;User Instance=True"
Both application is located in the same directory. When the computer starts the windows service starts and works perfectly. But when a user starts the windows applications the following error is reported "An attempt to attach an auto-named database for file..A database with the same name exists, or specified file cannot be opened, or it is located on UNC share".
It look likes that only one of my application can connect to the database at a time!
Is it possible to use separate applications to connect to the same database file?
I have seen some solutions of which I tried on this form for the error I am receiving, but I still cannot get the issue resolved.
Here is my case:
I developed an app using SQL Express as the local data source. I published it to my server using the Once Click install feature. When I look in my project viewer, under settings, My db connection strings are listed as follows: Data Source=.SQLEXPRESS;AttachDbFilename=|DataDirectory|TAP_Master.mdf;Integrated Security=True;User Instance=True
From another computer, I navigate to the publish site, install and run the application with no problems. I have on another computer, the same app with an updated version number that I wish to publish, however the difference is is that this published version does not include the database as I do not want the end user to overwrite any existing data that they may have from the previous version.
I publish the updated version, install it but when the app runs, I receive the message, "An attempt to attach an auto-named database for file".
I have a medical records system, SoapWare v4.90, that uses MSDE (SQL2000) databases. Due to the 2gb limitation, I am trying to migrate over to SQL 2005 (Standard or Express) which I have heard works fine. The SoapWare has a datamanager that allows me to log in to the MSDE instance, detach the SoapWare databases from msde (as well as do backups, etc) which I can confirm are detached.
Then I log back into a SQL2005 database instance using the datamanager and try to attach the database. This is what their pictured instructions demonstrate. However, I get the following error:
Database 'sw_charts' cannot be upgraded because it is read-only or has read-only files. Make the database or files writeable, and rerun recovery.
Of course, some of the entries will be read only, since doctors have to sign off the charts and are not allowed to subsequently change them. But I should still be able to switch over to sql 2005?!?!?!?
Or... is there a way to attach the databases to SQLExpress manually?
An attempt to attach an auto-named database for file C:WebApp_Dataaspnetdb.mdf failed. A database with the same name exists, or specified file cannot be opened, or it is located on UNC share. My web.config file, the connection strings <connectionStrings> <add name="POAdatabaseConnectionString1" connectionString="Data Source=sss;Persist Security Info=True;Initial Catalog=POAdatabase.mdf;Integrated Security=SSPI" providerName="System.Data.SqlClient" /> </connectionStrings> I cann't really find the statement for attaching aspnetdb.mdf. I don't where to find it. Is there any other web.config file in the C drive? Thanks for help!
I know the chances of getting a positive answer on this are remote but here goes: I have a db that I need to move to a new server (that isnt on the same network !) Firstly tried, backing up the DB, copying the backup to various removable media, copied it onto the new server, then tried restoring. The restore almost completes, then comes up that backup is incomplete ! If I restore the DB on the original server from the same backup file it works fine !
Second method, detached the DB, copied the mdf file to a memory stick, copied onto the new server, attempted to attach the mdf file and get: I/O error (bad page ID) detected during read at offset 0x00000003f80000 in file ..........mdf Error: 823, Severity: 24, State: 2
If I re-attach the file on the original server this works !!!
My next step will be to get the two servers connected over the network, so that I can use DTS, but this is not ideal and would like to avoid this if possible.
If anybody has any suggestions, I would be eternally grateful.
p.s. I have tried restoring/attaching on other servers in case it was a problem with the new server, but get the same problems.
I plan to move my database file to another folder, I detach it first (successfull), but I can't move (Cut&Paste) my database to another folder (Access is denied), And then I go back object explorer but error when I try to Attach
"Failed to retrieve data for this request (Microsoft.SQLServer.SmoEnum)...... CREATE FILE encountered operating system error 5 (Access is denied)"
please tell me how to attach my database, I really need the data..
Greetings, I have just arrived back into the country (NZ) and back into ASP.NET. I am having trouble with the following:An attempt to attach an auto-named database for file (file location).../Database.mdf failed. A database with the same name exists, or specified file cannot be opened, or it is located on UNC share. It has only begun since i decided i wanted to use IIS, I realise VWD comes with its own localhost, but since it is only temporary, i wanted a permanent shortcut on my desktop to link to my intranet page. Anyone have any ideas why i am getting the above error? have searched many places on the internet and not getting any closer. Cheers ~ J
I have a medical records system, SoapWare v4.90, that uses MSDE (SQL2000) databases. Due to the 2gb limitation, I am trying to migrate over to SQL 2005 (Standard or Express) which the company says works fine. The SoapWare has a datamanager that allows me to log in to the MSDE instance, detach the SoapWare databases from msde (as well as do backups, etc) which I can confirm are detached.
Then I log back into a SQL2005 database instance using the datamanager and try to attach the database. This is what their pictured instructions demonstrate. However, I get an error:
Database 'sw_charts' cannot be upgraded because it is read-only or has read-only files. Make the database or files writeable, and rerun recovery.
Or... is there a way to attach the databases to SQLExpress manually?
If I detach a database on a server, then attach the database with asingle file only using the data file...will I lose any transactionsthat were in the original log file? There is a debate going on here atwork where some people think that during the detach, transactions inthe log file are saved to the data file.Thanks!
Hi, SQL Server 2005 When I try to attach a SDE data.mdf I get.
SQL Server detected a logical consistency-based I/O error: incorrect pageid (expected 1:3067392; actual 0:0). It occurred during a read of page (1:3067392) in database ID 10 at offset 0x000005d9c00000 in file 'E:ODYSSEUS SDE DataMSSQL.1MSSQLData.mdf'. Additional messages in the SQL Server error log or system event log may provide more detail. This is a severe error condition that threatens database integrity and must be corrected immediately. Complete a full database consistency check (DBCC CHECKDB). This error can be caused by many factors; for more information, see SQL Server Books Online. Could not open new database 'sde'. CREATE DATABASE is aborted. (Microsoft SQL Server, Error: 824)
Is there anyway to fix this DB so it can be attached. Thanks for your thoughts & comments...
I've created a database inside my ASP.net project, the database is in the App_Data folder as exepcted.I can't run the aspnet_regsql until I have attached it using SQL Server Management Studio, but when I try to attach the database it doesn't let me navigate through my folders properly. The database is in C:UsersWardieDocumentsFirstProjectApp_Data but SQL SMS only lets me navigate to the folder C:UsersWardie and no further for some reason, meaning I can't attach the database and can't use the aspnet_regsql service to create the membership tables.Does anyone know how to fix this?
Hi guys, I had user who would like attach trial database and de-attach database when he do development. I do not want him had any other permission except the database he attach. I give him database creator role. But it did not seems work. I have to give him database creator role and system admin role also. Any one have better ideas about this? Thanks for help Helen
hi , i want to use a database that someone created in SQL SERVER 2000/WINDOWS SERVER 2003.My system is SQL SERVER 2000/XP SP2 PRO .The problem is that the database is an unknown file .I mean ,it isn't ,as usually, an .mdf or .ldf file ,so i cannot attach it to the server. Is there a problem in compatibility between the different versions of windows?Or is missing something from the database?What can i do?
I want to attach a database that one of the developers had detach it. The LDF file was deleted after detach.
I tried to attach and rebuild the log file in SQL2005 using the following:
USE [master] GO CREATE DATABASE [Test] ON (FILENAME = N'G:MSSQLDataTest.mdf') FOR ATTACH_REBUILD_LOG GO
I get the following error:
File activation failure. The physical file name "D:MSSQLDATATest_log.LDF" may be incorrect. The log cannot be rebuilt because the database was not cleanly shut down. Msg 1813, Level 16, State 2, Line 1 Could not open new database 'Test'. CREATE DATABASE is aborted.
I have a database on a server and want to put it my local laptop that also has sql express. I attached the db, I see it in Management Studio but it does not show up in
C:Program FilesMicrosoft SQL ServerMSSQL.1MSSQLData so my app is not working correctely. How do I get the db to show up in the MSSWLData folder. I'm a bit confused.
That's the error I get.Please help ' TITLE: Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio Express------------------------------Failed to retrieve data for this request. (Microsoft.SqlServer.Express.SmoEnum)------------------------------ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:An exception occurred while executing a Transact-SQL statement or batch. (Microsoft.SqlServer.Express.ConnectionInfo)------------------------------C:Program FilesMicrosoft SQL ServerMSSQL.3MSSQLDataMyNewDB.mdf is not a primary database file. (Microsoft SQL Server, Error: 5171)
I have a database that I developed using both Toad for SQL and SQL Server Managment Studio.
All was working fine. I could connect to the database with one of the above and also run two an applications I developed (one in C# and One in VB.NET using VS Express) using the standard SQLConnection class.
Now, for one reason or another I decided to create a new data source in my Visual Studio project and pointed it to the database fine.
At first it seemed ok as I could see all tables from teh database. However somethign strage has happened. I now can't access the database in TOAD or SQL Server Managment Studio. I also couldn't connect using the above string.
I finally managed to get the two appllications I developed to access database using the following connection string...
Data Source=.SQLEXPRESS;AttachDbFilename=C:Program FilesMicrosoft SQL ServerMSSQLDataCDEvolution.mdf;Integrated Security=True;Connect Timeout=6000;User Instance=True;
and the applications work fine, however I can access the database using the DB tools.
In SQL Server Managment Studio I remove the database and tried to attach it again but I keep getting the following error message...Could not find row in sysindexes for database ID 5, object ID 1, index ID 1. Run DBCC CHECKTABLE on sysindexes. Could not open new database 'C:PROGRAM FILESMICROSOFT SQL SERVERMSSQLDATACDEVOLUTION.MDF'. CREATE DATABASE is aborted. (.Net SqlClient Data Provider)
Can not attach database, Error message; The file you've specified is not a valid SQL Server database file.
My costumer HDD some files Deleted mybe elektric prblem -Elektric go,com,go,come- then windows not opened. insert corrupt hdd Another computer, then recovering (recover my files software) Recover mdf and ldf files. but I can not not attach mdf. file,
I am recovery .mdf file http://www.officerecovery.com/mssql/ some table ok. but my importand table is not ok.
if I can recover another recovery software , my database correct recover or same.? I am using RecoverMyFiles.
We are trying to attach a Database from SQL7 to SQL2K SP3.
On SQL7
The Database was detached and the MDF copied to the New Server.
On SQL2K
We used the attach Db (in Enterprise Manager).
We get a red 'x' as normal against the logfile and noramlly it would create a new one when u proceed, but this time we are getting an error after the dialogue box asking to create a new one:
Error 1813: Could not open new database 'dbname'. CREATE DATABASE is aborted.
Device activation error. The physical file name 'd:mssql7datadbname.ldf' maybe incorrect.
The path is where the logfile resided on the old server.
I have done this many times in the past but now I am seeing a error when I try to move my db from my local machine to the server and try to re attach it. The error I am receiving is: TITLE: Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio Express------------------------------ Failed to retrieve data for this request. (Microsoft.SqlServer.Express.SmoEnum) For help, click: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink?ProdName=Microsoft+SQL+Server&LinkId=20476 ------------------------------ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: An exception occurred while executing a Transact-SQL statement or batch. (Microsoft.SqlServer.Express.ConnectionInfo) ------------------------------ CREATE FILE encountered operating system error 5(Access is denied.) while attempting to open or create the physical file 'C:Program FilesMicrosoft SQL ServerMSSQL.1MSSQLDataCuddleUpCabinRentals.mdf'. (Microsoft SQL Server, Error: 5123) For help, click: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink?ProdName=Microsoft+SQL+Server&ProdVer=09.00.2047&EvtSrc=MSSQLServer&EvtID=5123&LinkId=20476 ------------------------------BUTTONS: OK ------------------------------
When I right click the files and check their permissions I am noticing when its moved to the server it adds a few new ones and I can't make changes to them or anyting else. That is the only difference I am seeing from the ones I did earlier this week and now with the ones that are not working. I can't find anything in sql on what might cause this so any direction would be great.
