SQL-Server: The backup set holds a backup of a database other than the existing

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I am trying to restore a SQL Server backup file for my database, but it is throwing an error as follow:

The backup set holds a backup of a database other than the existing

My database in SQL Server 2008 and the backup file is in 2005.

What can be the problem?

Best Answer

I too came across this issue.

Solution :

  • Don't create an empty database and restore the .bak file on to it.
  • Use 'Restore Database' option accessible by right clicking the "Databases" branch of the SQL Server Management Studio and provide the database name while providing the source to restore.
  • Also change the file names at "Files" if the other database still exists. Otherwise you get "The file '...' cannot be overwritten. It is being used by database 'yourFirstDb'".