RESTORE PROBLM

  • The volume on device '[path]' is not part of a multiple family

    media set. BACKUP WITH FORMAT can be used to form a new

    media set. RESTORE DATABASE is terminating abnormally.

    pls help me sir...............wating for ur reply in

    vkas_arora@rediffmail.com

  • Can you post your complete restore command?

    What happens if you do Restore HeaderOnly From [backup device]?

  • Hmm, looks like you have one of the parts of a striped backup. It commonly happens when a backup is taken through management studio and there are two (or more) destinations listed in the box. People often think that the backup goes to whichever is selected, but it's actually stripped across all the destinations listed. If that happens, you need all of the files to restore. If you only have one, you only have part of a backup.

    Where did this backup file come from?

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