Error while restoring SQL Server 2005 database from VB.Net

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Exclusive access could not be obtained because the database is in use. RESTORE DATABASE is terminating abnormally.

What does this error mean? And how can I rectify this error?

Posted 6-Oct-10 7:29am

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Updated 7-Oct-10 0:55am

Johnny J.

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Goutam Patra · Answer 1 · 2010-10-07T00:40:00

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Did you read the error message? The error means exactly what it says. Someone has an open connection to the database you are trying to restore. Try using the master database and restore the database.

Posted 7-Oct-10 0:40am

Goutam Patra