How to open Master Database File(.mdf)

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Hi guys i cant open the mdf on the ms sql express 2005 why this will happen it is another ways to open it.

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Re: How to open Master Database File(.mdf)

You should be able to do the following in SQL Server Management Studio Express:
Right click on the databases folder in the object explorer and select "Attach" then "Add." From there you can just select your mdf file and it should work.

If you don't have that tool, it can be downloaded here: http://www.microsoft.com/downloadS/d...displaylang=en

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Re: How to open Master Database File(.mdf)

How are you trying to attach (open) the .mdf file ?

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