>>I wanted to move a database from one computer to another. I detached the database on one; copied to the drive on the other.
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>>Then on the one where I want to attach database, I do the following:
>>Open SSMS -> Databases -> Right Mouse click > Attach.
>>On Attach window I click on Add (thinking that it should let me navigate to the folder where I saved the database files). But get error:
>>Failed to retrieve data for this request.
>>The server principal "PCName/Dmitry"is not able to access the database "model" under the current security context.
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>>What am I missing? TIA.
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>What OS? Try right clicking on SSMS and clicking "Run as administrator"
I keep forgetting that on Win 7 everything has to "run as administrator" for get anything done. I will look for a way to disable it, if possible. Thank you for your help!
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