ms sql server 2005 restore failed because the database is in use.

Ms sql server 2005,Express,2008 restore failed on ERP Syteline Database because the database is in use. Hi, Friend.If you looking for solution for restore database with out error same below

" system.data.sqlclient.sqlerror:exclusive access could not be obtained because the database is in use. "

from message above i sure , you have been restoring the database while that have the application is in use so i have script for find out the problem .

1. Log in to sql server -> create new query -> key in the script
use Database name
exec sp_who -- if you need to check who have been using the database.
From a picture . Sured, the database is in use.



2. Stop Service of Application to use the MS SQL server 2005 | Express | 2008





3. Run Restore against . I have sured , you can restore the database MS SQL 2005 ,Express , 2008