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 Using a .bak file with SQL Server 7
BAK, SQL Server 7.x
I currently use SQL Server 7, and I have a .bak file downloaded. Can you direct me on how to open this .bak file and how to convert it to allow usage with SQL Server 7?

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ASKED: July 3, 2008  6:11 PM
UPDATED: July 4, 2008  5:07 AM
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Hello, a bak file is a backup so in order to use it it needs to be restored in SQL. If you have the same db and want to restore on this right click the db you have and choose restore otherwise you can create a new db that will be a restore for this bak file. Bye Don't forget to visit my blog:<a href="http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/it-support/"> If it has a plug, it's IT stuff!!</a>
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