Error when I want to read MDF file (detach MDF file ) in SQL SERVER 2008

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Unable to open the physical file "filename.mdf". Operating system error 5: "5(Access is denied.)".
An attempt to attach an auto-named database for file C:\lantrial\App_Data\hitcount.mdf failed. A database with the same name exists, or specified file cannot be opened, or it is located on UNC share

What is this error why i am getting tis error and how to resolve this please somebody tell me its very urgent .

Posted 16-Jun-13 19:21pm

khosro goudarzi

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saguptamca 17-Jun-13 4:41am

close the file, if already open(chk shared locations also).
chk if its locked by any way.

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nawabprince · Answer 1 · 2013-06-16T22:17:00

Solution 1

Put your filename.mdf into follow location and try again:

C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL10_50.MSSQLSERVER\MSSQL\DATA

If you get any othere issue..let me know.?
I haved faced same issue. I will give you another way.

Thanks
Prince Sharma

Posted 16-Jun-13 22:17pm

nawabprince