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sql_pioneer
Starting Member
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Posted - 2007-11-30 : 20:49:42
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After I reinstalled SQL Server 2000, I attached the existing database files (.mdf and .ldf). The database is now online in read only mode. I tried to modify the properties to take the database out of read only mode, but I got an error saying that the .mdf file may not exist. I know it exists because I can read all of the data in the database. I even checked to make sure that the .mdf and .ldf files were not in read only mode. Any suggestions? |
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rmiao
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker
7266 Posts |
Posted - 2007-12-02 : 01:39:04
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Query sysfiles to see if db files are in correct path. |
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sql_pioneer
Starting Member
3 Posts |
Posted - 2007-12-02 : 19:08:58
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I queried sysfiles and verified that the files are in the correct path. I'm at a loss here |
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rmiao
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker
7266 Posts |
Posted - 2007-12-02 : 22:49:09
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Any related messages in sql server log? Do you have db backup by the way? |
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sql_pioneer
Starting Member
3 Posts |
Posted - 2007-12-03 : 01:42:29
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I ended up loading a back up. I lost a few days of data, but not too big of a deal. |
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craig79
Starting Member
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Posted - 2007-12-05 : 00:09:02
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Please check your .mdf & .ldf (I mean in the windows explorer).If their properties shows Read Only please unmark it.After both are brought back to Read_write ,then try attaching the Database. |
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