Sql – database restore failing with move

sqlsql serversql-server-2008

I am trying to restore a database backup but getting error:

Restore failed for Server 'ASIF-VAIO'.
(Microsoft.SqlServer.SmoExtended)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

System.Data.SqlClient.SqlError: File 'C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL
Server\MSSQL10_50.MSSQLSERVER\MSSQL\DATA\uwa.mdf' is claimed by
'Aston_Fresh_log'(2) and 'Aston_Fresh'(1). The WITH MOVE clause can be
used to relocate one or more files. (Microsoft.SqlServer.Smo)

Best Answer

When restoring, you need to be sure to

  • pick a new database name that doesn't already exist (unless you want to overwrite that pre-existing database)

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  • you tick the Overwrite option in the Options tab page and define valid and new file names for the .mdf and .ldf file so that you don't accidentally overwrite another database on your system:

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