{"id":502,"date":"2018-12-04T11:36:08","date_gmt":"2018-12-04T11:36:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/?p=502"},"modified":"2025-11-11T12:50:37","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T12:50:37","slug":"sql-database-restore-failed-database-in-use-solved","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/sql-database-restore-failed-database-in-use-solved\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix \u201cSQL Database Restore Failed, Database in Use\u201d Error"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"block_sum mb-3\"><em>Database administrators often restore SQL databases, mainly during data recovery or migration. However, sometimes the restore operation halts with a frustrating error: <strong>\u201cSQL Database Restore Failed, Database in Use.\u201d <\/strong>This message usually appears when SQL Server cannot gain exclusive access to the target database, which causes the process to stop midway and leaves you unsure how to proceed.<\/br><\/br>\n<p>In this guide, we\u2019ll explain what causes this issue and how to fix it using both manual and automated methods. If your backup file is corrupted or inaccessible, we\u2019ll also show how the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/sql-database-recovery.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Aryson SQL Database Recovery Software<\/strong><\/a> can help you repair and restore your SQL database safely without losing any data. By the end, you\u2019ll know exactly how to restore your database successfully and prevent similar errors in the future.<\/em>\n<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><\/div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 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 ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">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 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ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><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\/updates\/sql-database-restore-failed-database-in-use-solved\/#Understanding_the_%E2%80%9CDatabase_in_Use%E2%80%9D_Error\" >Understanding the \u201cDatabase in Use\u201d Error<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/sql-database-restore-failed-database-in-use-solved\/#What_This_Error_Means_in_SQL_Server\" >What This Error Means in SQL Server<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/sql-database-restore-failed-database-in-use-solved\/#Common_Scenarios_When_This_Error_Appears\" >Common Scenarios When This Error Appears<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/sql-database-restore-failed-database-in-use-solved\/#Key_Reasons_Behind_the_SQL_Database_Restore_Failure\" >Key Reasons Behind the SQL Database Restore Failure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/sql-database-restore-failed-database-in-use-solved\/#How_to_Check_if_the_Database_is_in_Use\" >How to Check if the Database is in Use<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/sql-database-restore-failed-database-in-use-solved\/#Using_SQL_Server_Management_Studio_SSMS\" >Using SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)<\/a><\/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\/updates\/sql-database-restore-failed-database-in-use-solved\/#Using_T-SQL_Commands_sp_who2_or_sysdm_exec_sessions\" >Using T-SQL Commands (sp_who2 or sys.dm_exec_sessions)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/sql-database-restore-failed-database-in-use-solved\/#Proven_Methods_to_Fix_%E2%80%9CDatabase_in_Use%E2%80%9D_Error\" >Proven Methods to Fix \u201cDatabase in Use\u201d Error<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/sql-database-restore-failed-database-in-use-solved\/#Method_01_Close_Existing_Connections_in_SSMS\" >Method 01: Close Existing Connections in SSMS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/sql-database-restore-failed-database-in-use-solved\/#Method_02_Set_Database_to_SINGLE_USER_Mode\" >Method 02: Set Database to SINGLE_USER Mode<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/sql-database-restore-failed-database-in-use-solved\/#Method_03_End_Active_SQL_Sessions_Using_T-SQL\" >Method 03: End Active SQL Sessions Using T-SQL<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/sql-database-restore-failed-database-in-use-solved\/#Method_04_Take_Database_Offline_and_Restore\" >Method 04: Take Database Offline and Restore<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/sql-database-restore-failed-database-in-use-solved\/#Method_05_Restart_SQL_Server_Services\" >Method 05: Restart SQL Server Services<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/sql-database-restore-failed-database-in-use-solved\/#Advanced_Troubleshooting_Options\" >Advanced Troubleshooting Options<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/sql-database-restore-failed-database-in-use-solved\/#Start_SQL_Server_in_Single-User_Mode\" >Start SQL Server in Single-User Mode<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/sql-database-restore-failed-database-in-use-solved\/#Verify_Backup_Integrity_Using_RESTORE_VERIFYONLY\" >Verify Backup Integrity Using RESTORE VERIFYONLY<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/sql-database-restore-failed-database-in-use-solved\/#Fix_Database_Stuck_in_Restoring_or_Recovery_Mode\" >Fix Database Stuck in Restoring or Recovery Mode<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/sql-database-restore-failed-database-in-use-solved\/#Automated_Solution_%E2%80%93_Using_Aryson_SQL_Database_Recovery_Tool\" >Automated Solution \u2013 Using Aryson SQL Database Recovery Tool<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/sql-database-restore-failed-database-in-use-solved\/#Simple_Steps_to_Restore_Database_Failed_Database_is_in_Use\" >Simple Steps to Restore Database Failed Database is in Use<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/sql-database-restore-failed-database-in-use-solved\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/sql-database-restore-failed-database-in-use-solved\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_the_%E2%80%9CDatabase_in_Use%E2%80%9D_Error\"><\/span>Understanding the \u201cDatabase in Use\u201d Error<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you attempt to restore a SQL database, SQL Server requires exclusive control over it. If other users or background processes are still connected, the restore fails. Hence, they get the prompt that they cannot restore Database Because It Is in Use.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_This_Error_Means_in_SQL_Server\"><\/span>What This Error Means in SQL Server<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>SQL Server shows this error when an active connection prevents it from locking the database for the restore. In simple terms, some other process or user is still using the database you\u2019re trying to overwrite. Until all those connections are closed, SQL Server won\u2019t continue with the restore. This safeguard ensures data consistency and prevents accidental overwriting during active use.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2008\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/sql-database-in-use.png\" alt=\"SQL Database Restore Failed\" width=\"736\" height=\"233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/sql-database-in-use.png 736w, https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/sql-database-in-use-300x95.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Scenarios_When_This_Error_Appears\"><\/span>Common Scenarios When This Error Appears<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You may see this issue in several real-world cases:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>When another administrator or user is connected through SSMS or an application.<\/li>\n<li>If SQL Agent jobs or scheduled maintenance tasks are running.<\/li>\n<li>When the database is in STANDBY or READ_ONLY mode.<\/li>\n<li>If monitoring tools or scripts are keeping background sessions active.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These connections need to be closed before you retry the fix Database in Use Error SQL:<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Reasons_Behind_the_SQL_Database_Restore_Failure\"><\/span>Key Reasons Behind the SQL Database Restore Failure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now, let\u2019s go deeper into the reasons why the \u201cDatabase in Use\u201d error occurs during a restore.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Active User Connections Blocking Restore<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The most common reason is open user sessions. If someone is connected through SSMS, Visual Studio, or any third-party software, SQL prevents restore operations to protect active data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Background Processes or SQL Agent Jobs<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>SQL Server Agent jobs, scheduled backups, or monitoring processes often maintain background connections that interfere with restore attempts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Database in Read-Only or Standby Mode<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Database Restore Error SQL Server in standby or read-only mode cannot be overwritten directly. These modes allow users to view the data but block write operations, including restore commands.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Corrupted Backup or Incomplete Restore Process<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sometimes, even after disconnecting all users, SQL still fails to restore because the backup file itself is corrupted or incomplete.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Check_if_the_Database_is_in_Use\"><\/span>How to Check if the Database is in Use<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before attempting to fix the SQL Database Restore Failed error, you should first confirm which users or processes are keeping the database active.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_SQL_Server_Management_Studio_SSMS\"><\/span>Using SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Open SSMS and connect to your SQL Server instance.<\/li>\n<li>Expand Management&gt;&gt;Activity Monitor.<\/li>\n<li>Click on the Processes tab to see all active connections.<\/li>\n<li>Look for your database name and note the connected sessions.<\/li>\n<li>Right-click on each process and choose Kill Process to disconnect it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This visual method is quick and simple, especially for beginners.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_T-SQL_Commands_sp_who2_or_sysdm_exec_sessions\"><\/span>Using T-SQL Commands (sp_who2 or sys.dm_exec_sessions)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For advanced users, you can run the following query to fix Database in Use Error SQL:<\/p>\n<table border=\"2\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>sp_who2 active;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Or, for more details:<\/p>\n<table border=\"2\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>SELECT session_id, login_name, status, database_id<\/p>\n<p>FROM sys.dm_exec_sessions<\/p>\n<p>WHERE database_id = DB_ID(&#8216;YourDatabaseName&#8217;);<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>These commands will list all active sessions connected to your target database. It will fix the SQL Server Backup restore failed.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Proven_Methods_to_Fix_%E2%80%9CDatabase_in_Use%E2%80%9D_Error\"><\/span>Proven Methods to Fix \u201cDatabase in Use\u201d Error<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After identifying the cause, you can apply any of the following methods to fix SQL Database Restore Failed issue and restore your database successfully.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_01_Close_Existing_Connections_in_SSMS\"><\/span>Method 01: Close Existing Connections in SSMS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you are restoring through the SSMS GUI, you can easily disconnect active users:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>In SSMS, right-click on Databases \u2192 Restore Database.<\/li>\n<li>Go to the Options tab.<\/li>\n<li>Check Close existing connections to the destination database.<\/li>\n<li>Click OK to restore.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This method works perfectly for small environments and quick restores.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_02_Set_Database_to_SINGLE_USER_Mode\"><\/span>Method 02: Set Database to SINGLE_USER Mode<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When manual disconnection fails, force SQL to allow only one user to access the database, and SQL Restore WITH REPLACE Error:<\/p>\n<table border=\"2\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>ALTER DATABASE [YourDB] SET SINGLE_USER WITH ROLLBACK IMMEDIATE;<\/p>\n<p>RESTORE DATABASE [YourDB] FROM DISK = &#8216;C:\\Backups\\YourDB.bak&#8217; WITH REPLACE;<\/p>\n<p>ALTER DATABASE [YourDB] SET MULTI_USER;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>This script closes all active sessions immediately, performs the restore, and then resets the database to multi-user mode.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_03_End_Active_SQL_Sessions_Using_T-SQL\"><\/span>Method 03: End Active SQL Sessions Using T-SQL<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can manually end the sessions one by one to fix the SQL Database Restore Failed error:<\/p>\n<table border=\"2\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>sp_who2;<\/p>\n<p>KILL &lt;SPID&gt;;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Replace &lt;SPID&gt; with the session ID you wish to terminate. This is useful when only a few sessions are blocking the restore.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_04_Take_Database_Offline_and_Restore\"><\/span>Method 04: Take Database Offline and Restore<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If too many connections exist, taking the database offline is a clean approach:<\/p>\n<table border=\"2\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>ALTER DATABASE [YourDB] SET OFFLINE WITH ROLLBACK IMMEDIATE;<\/p>\n<p>RESTORE DATABASE [YourDB] FROM DISK = &#8216;C:\\Backups\\YourDB.bak&#8217; WITH REPLACE;<\/p>\n<p>ALTER DATABASE [YourDB] SET ONLINE;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_05_Restart_SQL_Server_Services\"><\/span>Method 05: Restart SQL Server Services<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Restarting SQL Server disconnects all active connections and clears pending locks:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open SQL Server Configuration Manager.<\/li>\n<li>Right-click the SQL Server instance&gt;&gt;Restart.<\/li>\n<li>Try the restore operation again.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/sql-database-restore-failed-database-in-use-solved\/#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Attach MDF File into SQL Server Database<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advanced_Troubleshooting_Options\"><\/span>Advanced Troubleshooting Options<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If the manual fixes didn\u2019t work, you might need to try a few advanced steps.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Start_SQL_Server_in_Single-User_Mode\"><\/span>Start SQL Server in Single-User Mode<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This ensures that only one connection (your session) can access SQL Server and fix Database in Use Error SQL:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open SQL Server Configuration Manager.<\/li>\n<li>Go to SQL Server Services&gt;&gt;right-click on your instance&gt;&gt;Properties.<\/li>\n<li>In Startup Parameters, add -m.<\/li>\n<li>Restart the SQL Server service.<\/li>\n<li>Perform your restore.<\/li>\n<li>Remove the -m parameter afterward.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Verify_Backup_Integrity_Using_RESTORE_VERIFYONLY\"><\/span>Verify Backup Integrity Using RESTORE VERIFYONLY<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Always verify your backup file before performing a SQL Restore Database in Use Error:<\/p>\n<table border=\"2\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>RESTORE VERIFYONLY FROM DISK = &#8216;C:\\Backups\\YourDB.bak&#8217;;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>This checks whether the backup file is valid and readable by SQL Server.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_Database_Stuck_in_Restoring_or_Recovery_Mode\"><\/span>Fix Database Stuck in Restoring or Recovery Mode<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If your database is stuck in restoring mode, try:<\/p>\n<table border=\"2\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>RESTORE DATABASE [YourDatabaseName] WITH RECOVERY;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Automated_Solution_%E2%80%93_Using_Aryson_SQL_Database_Recovery_Tool\"><\/span>Automated Solution \u2013 Using Aryson SQL Database Recovery Tool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are still unable to restore your SQL database manually or the backup file is corrupted, it\u2019s time to use a reliable automated solution. The <strong>Aryson SQL Database Recovery Software<\/strong> provides an effortless way to repair and restore SQL databases without any manual intervention. It repairs corrupted or damaged SQL database files (.mdf and .ndf). Along with that, it restores deleted records and inaccessible tables easily. Also, it supports all versions of Microsoft SQL Server, including 2022 and 2019. Users can preview the recovered data before saving. This software maintains complete data integrity during recovery.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Simple_Steps_to_Restore_Database_Failed_Database_is_in_Use\"><\/span>Simple Steps to Restore Database Failed Database is in Use<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Simply download and install the Aryson SQL Database Recovery Software.<\/li>\n<li>Click on the Open button and select the corrupted SQL database file (.mdf).<\/li>\n<li>Now, you can choose the scanning mode \u2013 Standard or Advanced. Click OK.<\/li>\n<li>Expand the MDF file in the tree structure, preview all recoverable data before saving.<\/li>\n<li>At last, select the destination accordingly and click Save to restore the database.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This automated method ensures you restore your SQL database safely, even if manual fixes fail.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/how-to-find-check-database-corruption-in-sql-server\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>How to Find &amp; Check Database Corruption in SQL Server<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The \u201cSQL Database Restore Failed, Database in Use\u201d error can stop your smooth workflow, but it\u2019s usually easy to fix once you identify the cause. Manual methods like closing active sessions, switching to single-user mode, or restarting SQL services often solve the issue. However, if your database or backup file is damaged, using <strong>Aryson SQL Database Recovery Software <\/strong>is the most effective way to restore your data safely and accurately. It comes with free demo trial along with 24\/7 tech support. So that the user can get help whenever they need.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"faq-main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1762864835262\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q1. Can I restore a database without taking it offline?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans: <\/strong>Yes, you can if no other users or background processes are connected to it.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1762864870873\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q2. Why is my SQL database stuck in restoring mode?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans: <\/strong>It happens when the WITH RECOVERY command isn\u2019t executed after the restore process.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1762865206840\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q3. 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