hi. i installed sql server 2014 on my new laptop now when i am restoring the database it is not showing the database name from the backup. the .bak file is working fine on my desktop and older laptop.
i reinstalled the sql management studio again too and also tried giving permission to all the folders but nothing is working.
pls. help.
Thanks Kuldev
Try the actual SQL command:
RESTORE DATABASE <YourDatabase>
FROM DISK='<the path to your backup file>\<YourDatabase>.bak'
It probably won't work but it should give you a more precise error message.
My guess is that your backup is at a higher version - then you can't restore it.