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 Open sql express file with different extension

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HalaAly
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Posted - 2009-05-25 : 11:23:25
I want to use sql express database but with my extension..for example .rcs instead of .mdf but it make exception
"An attempt to attach an auto-named database for file C:\\DataBase\\IPEstimateDB.rcs failed. A database with the same name exists, or specified file cannot be opened, or it is located on UNC share."
how can i open it?

nr
SQLTeam MVY

12543 Posts

Posted - 2009-05-25 : 11:42:54
Are you sure a database with that name doesn't already exist?

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DTS can be used in a similar way.
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