Iam unable to attach the mdf file as it is not primary file

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I have mdf file of SQL sever 2008 R2 version database, some how my client has not detach the database in right way so i have corrupted mdf file. now i am unable to attach it as it is giving me the error that mdf and log files are not primary

please guide me how to restore the data using the mdf file

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Posted 18-Jan-16 20:30pm

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Gunaprasad Shetty · Answer 1 · 2016-01-18T20:48:00

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Hi,

Check the database you are trying to attach is of the same version or not, in case
if you are using Sql Server 2008 then its not possible directly to attach the copy of R2 database in that case you need to install some utilities which support this R2 database.

Regards,
Gunaprasad

Posted 18-Jan-16 20:48pm

Gunaprasad Shetty