Can not copy some SQL server files

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Hi,
I have attached a few databases to my sql server instance. I wonder about the different behavious, while DBs have been attached the same way.

When I try to copy the folder that contains the files, some files do not copy and give error that file is in use, while some other, attached to the same instance and in the same folder, copy without any problem.
Please advise what is the difference?

Thanks

Posted 22-Apr-14 2:09am

Furqan Sehgal

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[no name] 22-Apr-14 8:19am

The difference is, some are in use and others are not.

Furqan Sehgal 22-Apr-14 9:00am

all are in use!!!!!!!!

Herman<T>.Instance 22-Apr-14 10:03am

true

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RahulMGunjal · Answer 1 · 2014-04-23T19:41:00

Solution 2

If you want to copy files like mdf & ldf, you may need to stop SQL Server services before copying it.

Else take backup of the database and copy it!

Posted 23-Apr-14 19:41pm

RahulMGunjal