{"id":659,"date":"2018-02-05T11:57:18","date_gmt":"2018-02-05T11:57:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/?p=659"},"modified":"2025-07-03T09:41:31","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T09:41:31","slug":"fix-microsoft-sql-server-error-5120-access-denied","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/fix-microsoft-sql-server-error-5120-access-denied\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix Microsoft SQL Server Error 5120 (Access Denied)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"block_sum\"><em><strong>Summary: <\/strong>If you are encountering SQL Server Error 5120, it typically indicates an issue with access permissions. The SQL server is unable to access a particular file or folder because it doesn&#8217;t have the necessary rights. Therefore, granting SQL Server proper access to the file or folder will resolve the issue. In this blog, we will give you some of the best techniques to resolve this issue. Below are both a manual solution and a professional <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/sql-database-recovery.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SQL Recovery Tool<\/a><\/strong>. Choose wisely after carefully evaluating each of them.<\/em><span class=\"block_btn\"><a class=\"custom-download-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/demo-version\/Aryson-MS-SQL-Database-Recovery-Demo.exe\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i class=\"icon-windows\"><\/i> Download Now<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<a class=\"custom-buy-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/purchase-sql-database-recovery.html\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i class=\"icon-windows\"><\/i> Purchase Now<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/fix-microsoft-sql-server-error-5120-access-denied\/#Primary_Reasons_Behind_Microsoft_SQL_Server_Error_5120\" >Primary Reasons Behind Microsoft SQL Server Error 5120<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/fix-microsoft-sql-server-error-5120-access-denied\/#How_to_Fix_SQL_Server_Error_5120_Methods\" >How to Fix SQL Server Error 5120? Methods<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/fix-microsoft-sql-server-error-5120-access-denied\/#Method_1_Grant_Full_Permissions_via_File_Properties_Manual_Method\" >Method 1: Grant Full Permissions via File Properties: Manual Method<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/fix-microsoft-sql-server-error-5120-access-denied\/#Method_2_Fix_Microsoft_SQL_Server_Error_5120_Using_an_Admin_Account_in_SSMS\" >Method 2: Fix Microsoft SQL Server Error 5120 Using an Admin Account in SSMS\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/fix-microsoft-sql-server-error-5120-access-denied\/#Method_3_Resolve_SQL_Server_Access_Denied_Error_5120_Professional_Software\" >Method 3: Resolve SQL Server Access Denied Error 5120: Professional Software<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/fix-microsoft-sql-server-error-5120-access-denied\/#Follow_the_mentioned_steps_to_fix_the_SQL_Server_Attach_Database_Error_5120\" >Follow the mentioned steps to fix the SQL Server Attach Database Error 5120:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/fix-microsoft-sql-server-error-5120-access-denied\/#Final_Words\" >Final Words<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/fix-microsoft-sql-server-error-5120-access-denied\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):-<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Primary_Reasons_Behind_Microsoft_SQL_Server_Error_5120\"><\/span>Primary Reasons Behind Microsoft SQL Server Error 5120<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are multiple causes os getting this error. We mentioned the top causes of this error:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If your MDF files are not in the correct location or are saved on a different drive from your computer.<\/li>\n<li>Moreover, if your device lacks sufficient storage, it may be impossible to open or use the MDF and LDF files.<\/li>\n<li>Additionally, a Lack of permission to perform actions like attaching or detaching a database can lead to an &#8220;SQL Server Access Denied Error 5120&#8221;.<\/li>\n<li>Furthermore, when a user attempts to access the database using an invalid account or without administrative rights, it typically results in the &#8220;Access Denied&#8221; error.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Fix_SQL_Server_Error_5120_Methods\"><\/span>How to Fix SQL Server Error 5120? Methods<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This section of the blog presents three effective methods for resolving this error. You can opt for any one of them that best fits your case because any one of these solutions is enough to fix the error in the SQL database. The methods are:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Grant permissions to the SQL Service Account Method<\/li>\n<li>Using an Admin Account in SSMS;<\/li>\n<li>With Professional software<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_Grant_Full_Permissions_via_File_Properties_Manual_Method\"><\/span>Method 1: Grant Full Permissions via File Properties: Manual Method<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Before starting the process to fix the SQL Server Attach Database Error 5120, first, find the service account using the SQL Server Configuration Manager. Once you have identified the account, follow these steps.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>First, right-click on your database file and choose <strong>Properties<\/strong>. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5115\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/1.png\" alt=\"choose Properties\" width=\"757\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/1.png 757w, https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/1-300x159.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 757px) 100vw, 757px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Then, navigate to the <strong>Security <\/strong>tab and press the <strong>Edit <\/strong>option.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5116\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/2.png\" alt=\"navigate to the Security tab\" width=\"762\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/2.png 762w, https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/2-300x157.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 762px) 100vw, 762px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Now, click on the <strong>Add <\/strong>button.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5117\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/3.png\" alt=\"click on the Add button\" width=\"759\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/3.png 759w, https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/3-300x158.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 759px) 100vw, 759px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>After that, enter the object name &#8220;<strong>NT Service\\MSSQL$SQL.&#8221;<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5118\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/4.png\" alt=\"enter the object name\" width=\"763\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/4.png 763w, https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/4-300x157.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 763px) 100vw, 763px\" \/><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Press &#8220;<strong>Check Names&#8221;<\/strong> to confirm. It will recognize the service account.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5119\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/5.png\" alt=\"Check Names\" width=\"758\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/5.png 758w, https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/5-300x158.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 758px) 100vw, 758px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>To save this, hit <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Now, provide <strong>Full Control<\/strong> permissions to this account and press <strong>OK<\/strong> again.<\/li>\n<li>Try attaching your MDF database now; the SQL Server Error 5120 should be resolved.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2_Fix_Microsoft_SQL_Server_Error_5120_Using_an_Admin_Account_in_SSMS\"><\/span>Method 2: Fix Microsoft SQL Server Error 5120 Using an Admin Account in SSMS\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To resolve this error, try the following simple tip: close <strong>SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)<\/strong>, then reopen it by right-clicking and selecting <strong>&#8220;Run as administrator.&#8221;<\/strong> It grants it full permissions, allowing you to perform actions without any access issues.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, using the &#8220;<strong>Run as Administrator<\/strong>&#8221; option grants you all the authority that an admin account has, allowing you to perform tasks without restriction.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_3_Resolve_SQL_Server_Access_Denied_Error_5120_Professional_Software\"><\/span>Method 3: Resolve SQL Server Access Denied Error 5120: Professional Software<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If manual techniques are unable to resolve your issue, you can use <strong>Aryson SQL Database Recovery Software.<\/strong> This powerful tool is designed to fix SQL Server Error 5120. Moreover, this advanced software offers numerous features, making it a reliable choice for recovering and repairing damaged SQL databases.<\/p>\n<p>Some prominent features of this tool are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>This tool helps you to recover and repair corrupt <strong>MDF <\/strong>and <strong>NDF<\/strong> files.<\/li>\n<li>It features a function to save all the table data recovered from the SQL database file in <strong>CSV <\/strong>format.<\/li>\n<li>Allows users to save the recovered files as SQL Server-compatible scripts, including the <strong>schema, username, <\/strong>and <strong>table names.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Moreover, this tool is easily compatible with all<strong> Windows OS<\/strong> and has a user-friendly interface<strong>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Follow_the_mentioned_steps_to_fix_the_SQL_Server_Attach_Database_Error_5120\"><\/span>Follow the mentioned steps to fix the SQL Server Attach Database Error 5120:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Download and Install <strong>SQL Database Recovery Software<\/strong>.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5120\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/6.png\" alt=\"Install SQL Database Recovery Software\" width=\"731\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/6.png 731w, https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/6-300x164.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Then, click the <strong>Browse<\/strong> tab to select your <strong>MDF <\/strong>file.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5121\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/7.png\" alt=\"click the Browse tab to select your MDF file\" width=\"732\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/7.png 732w, https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/7-300x164.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 732px) 100vw, 732px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Here, choose the <strong>Select Recovery<\/strong> mode to scan the MDF database file.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5122\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/8.png\" alt=\"choose the Select Recovery mode\" width=\"731\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/8.png 731w, https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/8-300x164.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>After that, click <strong>OK<\/strong> to start scanning. Tap on the MDF file to preview the recovered database.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5123\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/9.png\" alt=\"click OK to start scanning\" width=\"729\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/9.png 729w, https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/9-300x165.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Now, provide your SQL Server account credentials to verify the database connection.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5124\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/10.png\" alt=\"provide your SQL Server account credentials\" width=\"731\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/10.png 731w, https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/10-300x164.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Finally, click <strong>OK<\/strong> and save the recovered database to the location of your choice.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5125\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/11.png\" alt=\"click OK and save the recovered database\" width=\"734\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/11.png 734w, https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/11-300x163.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 734px) 100vw, 734px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Words\"><\/span>Final Words<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In this guide, we discuss all possible causes and practical solutions to resolve SQL Server Error 5120. It is essential to be aware of potential problems and know how to resolve them promptly. If you want an instant solution to fix Microsoft SQL Server Error 5120, then utilise the Aryson recovery software suggested<strong>.<\/strong> This software helps you quickly resolve most database-related errors, making the entire repair process easier and more efficient.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"faq-main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):-<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1751534458593\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q. Can running SSMS as Administrator help resolve Error 5120?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans- <\/strong>Yes, sometimes simply launching <strong>SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) <\/strong>as an Administrator can resolve the issue. Especially when attaching a database. However, this is often a temporary workaround.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1751534477059\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q. What if the database files are corrupted?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans-<\/strong> If the &#8220;Access Denied&#8221; error persists after checking and setting permissions, the underlying .mdf or .ldf files might be corrupted. In such cases, you would typically need to restore from a recent backup. 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