How can I open .DAT file in SQL Server 2008 ?

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I just googled the error and found this:

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/6183139/sql-server-database-backup-restore-on-lower-version

Unfortunately I haven't done that.

Why don't you just click on 'Failed' and it will show you a detailed error message. Then you can google it.

Simple.

Hello Nitin Sir,

I did try to update sql server 2008 to sql server 2008 R2. But the error showing. How can I update sql server 2008 to sql server 2008 R2?

Sir,

This error occured. How can I solve this?

Great.

Then may be you should try "Restore Database..." option.

Yes sir, it is from another sql server database backup file.

What makes you think that it is related to Microsoft SQL Server?

Hello Nitin Sir,

It from Local disc D drive.

Where did you get it from?