robert_volk, I get the following error message when I try to attach the database using the Attach command under Databases. Also, both the .mdf and .log files are present
Failed to retrieve data for this request. (Microsoft.SqlServer.Management.Sdk.Sfc)
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
An exception occurred while executing a Transact-SQL statement or batch. (Microsoft.SqlServer.ConnectionInfo)
CREATE FILE encountered operating system error 5(Access is denied.) while attempting to open or create the physical file 'D:\Data Files 092015\DVD_List.mdf'. (Microsoft SQL Server, Error: 5123)
For help, click: https://docs.microsoft.com/sql/relational-databases/errors-events/mssqlserver-5123-database-engine-error
I checked my permissions and am included in the database and log file.
Previously when I moved the database to a new computer, I created a backup and then imported it into the new system. As I stated in the original thread n the confusion, I forgot to create a backup file