SQL-Server: The backup set holds a backup of a database other than the existing

Question

I am trying to restore a SQL Server backup file for my database, but it is throwing an error as follow:

The backup set holds a backup of a database ot

Answer 1

First create a blank database of the same name. Then go for the restore option

Under Options on the left pane don't forget to select

• Overwrite the existing database
• Preserve the replication settings

That's it