Thanks for your replies Adi and Perry.

Though i consider attaching a database the simplest option to put the database back in action, i gave that option as an alternative.

Few google hits gave a 3rd option. Looks interesting but dangerous too!!

I dont suggest the initiator of this thread to try this out either.. just for informative purposes....

I havent tried it out as yet...

refer to Method Two at the following URL

http://searchsecurity.techtarget.com/tip/0,289483,sid14_gci824569,00.html