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

system.data.sqlclient.sqlerror:The backup set holds a backup of a database other than the existing 'Dbname' database

I have came across to find soultion

1. Don't Create a database with the same name or different database name !Important.

2. right click the database | Tasks > Restore > Database

3. Under "Source for restore" select "From Device"

4. Select .bak file

5. Select the check box for the database in the gridview below

6. To DataBase: "Here You can type New Database Name" (Ex:DemoDB)

7. Don't select the Existing Database From DropDownlist

8. Now Click on Ok Button ,it will create a new Databse and restore all data from your .bak file .

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Hope it will help to sort out your issue...