Exclusive access could not be obtained because the database is in use

Hi

I am trying to use sql server 2005 management stodio to restore a database. But I got this error message:

Exclusive access could not be obtained because the database is in use

Anyone know how to solve this problem?

Thanks

Li

This error is occurring since some one is trying to access the database while the restore is trying to do a restore. Go to the Management -> activity monitor and see if some one is accessing the DB if so kill the process and then run the restore.

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Santhosh
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when u restoer the database system should have Exculusive lock. in your case some process is using this database. you should kill those process which are using database. otherwise use this command

use Master

ALTER DATABASE yourdatabasename SET MULTI_USER WITH ROLLBACK IMMEDIATE;

Drop database yourdatabasename

BTW, though Management studio is good and it support all the feature, you must try all these command (Resotre/Backup/Kill /Single_user Mode) etc from the Query Analyser. It gives u a better understanding and it will clear your basics

Madhu

|||I would NOT recommend dropping the database. It is a complete waste of time. If you drop the database, then the first thing that the restore operation has to do is to recreate the database along with reallocating all of the disk space for all of the files. This can make your restore operation MUCH longer than it really needs to be.|||

I'm having the same issue. I do not see activity manager under the management tree. Am I looking in the right place. A screen shot would be helpful if possible.

Thanks

Victor

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Use any script view (such as query analyzer) to execute the following script. This will put your db in single user mode and execute the restore:

Code Snippet

Use Master

Alter Database YOURDB
SET SINGLE_USER With ROLLBACK IMMEDIATE

RESTORE DATABASE YOURDB
FROM DISK = 'C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL\BACKUP\YOURDB.bak'

Aaron Smith

DiaMed - Diabetes Management Software

http://www.chirondata.com

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Error 3101
Severity Level 16
Message Text
Exclusive access could not be obtained because the database is in use.

Explanation
This error occurs when you attempt to load a backup while users are accessing the database. This error can occur with RESTORE DATABASE or RESTORE LOG. You cannot use the RESTORE DATABASE statement while the database is in use by any user, including yourself.

Action
Use the ALTER DATABASE SET SINGLE_USER to remove users from the database.

Or, wait until all users have finished using the database, and then use the RESTORE DATABASE statement. Make sure that you are not using the database being loaded when you issue the RESTORE DATABASE statement. Although not required, it is best to run the RESTORE DATABASE statement from the master database.

MAKE USE THAT YOU ARE RUNNING THE QUERY FROM THE MASTER DATABASE!

- If you invoke the query under the database you are trying to restore, you will continue to receive the Error 3101.

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hello,

Where is this option Activity Monitor?

Thanks,
Dom

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Aaronator wrote:

Use any script view (such as query analyzer) to execute the following script. This will put your db in single user mode and execute the restore:

Code Snippet

Use Master

Alter Database YOURDB
SET SINGLE_USER With ROLLBACK IMMEDIATE

RESTORE DATABASE YOURDB
FROM DISK = 'C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL\BACKUP\YOURDB.bak'

Aaron Smith

DiaMed - Diabetes Management Software

http://www.chirondata.com

As I am putting my DB in Single User Mode how do I return to the normal mode?

Thanks

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Felyjos wrote:

As I am putting my DB in Single User Mode how do I return to the normal mode?

When you restore a database, it will be restored in the mode in which it was when the backup was made, probably MULTI USER. In this case a restore will suffice.

To put a database to MULTI USER yourself:

Code Snippet

USE master;
GO

ALTER DATABASE << db name>>

SET MULTI_USER;
GO

Regards,

Jeroen

|||What does the Rollback Immediate do?

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