• I think all the installer does is drop the files in SQL's data directory. Assuming default installation, you'll find them in C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL.1\MSSQL\Data

    Go to management studio and attach the db (right click Databases, select attach, browse to the mdf, select it, then follow the dialog.)

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