Mdf file not copy in window Xp

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I tried to copy a file from "C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL.1\MSSQL\Data\db.mdf" to a different place.

But a message pop out

Cannot copy db: It is being used by another person or program.
Close any programs that might be using the file and try again.
I restarted the machine but still got it. Nobody use the file except me.

Why? Thank you .

Posted 18-Mar-13 23:25pm

Archit Patel

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uspatel · Answer 1 · 2013-03-18T23:35:00

This is database file.Several SQL server services used it.That's why error occured.
You can copy file after one of below
1=>Detach database using SQL Server Mgmt Studio->copy file->attach it again

2=>Run->CMD->Services.msc
->stop sql server services -> and copy data file desired location-> start services.

Arindam Tewary · Answer 2 · 2013-03-18T23:32:00

Hi,

You can not just copy a mdf file just by selectng copy and paste :). You need to detach the file from the database ( so the database would be offline) once the database file is detached then only you can copy to another location.

System does not allow you to copy as your database file(.mdf) is being used by database server for any database transaction.

Mdf file not copy in window Xp

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