I once used a trick . but i guess direct option is there.The trick was Create a database with same name. Stop Services Replace mdf and ldf files . now you can use the db. Also iam afraid how you open files! On Mon, Dec 22, 2008 at 10:53 AM, Priyanka <[email protected]> wrote:
> > Actually i was using Sql server management studio express for database > for the portal development. > bt due to some reasons we had to reinstall the windows. i take the > backup by copying the database file placed at C:\Program Files > \Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL.1\MSSQL\Data\ .mdf & .ldf > now wen i copied those files into same folder nd try to open it. it > says unable to open because "there is no editor available to open this > file".. > plz tell me how can i retrieve the database Or if there any provision > to store the backup Or that dat database will be lost.. > plz help me.. -- My Web Site http://everlovingyouth.googlepages.com My Technical Blog http://acutedeveloper.blogspot.com Skype :santhoshnta Orkut :everlovingyouth
