• No. Never ever detach a suspect or recovery_pending database as it will not always reattach (suspect will never reattach)

    Are you absolutely sure that file is there? Exact path, exact name.

    Was there a drive problem that the drive came online later than SQL? If so, try restarting SQL Server.

    Gail Shaw
    Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server, MVP, M.Sc (Comp Sci)
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