Cant Restore SQL Server Databases: Exclusive Access Could Not Be Obtained

Jul 7, 2007



Hi everyone,



Hope somebody can help me on this.



I did a full BACKUP for two SQL databases using SQL Server Managament Studio. When trying to RESTORE the DBs, I get the following error:



"System.Data.SqlClient.SqlError: Exclusive access could not be obtained because the database is in use. (Microsoft.SqlServer.Smo)"



There are NO users using the application. These are DBs for the Portfolio Server 2007 application.



After exploring a little bit, I found that there are several "SLEEPING" processes with an "AWATING COMMAND" flag. The processes come from the Portfolio Server Application, maybe from previous sessions.



Can they be deleted? if so, would there be any serious consequences?



Thank you for your help on this.



Oscar E.

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