Hi!

thanks for ur prompt help..

I tried to attach same file to another pc where sql2005 is installed and i could attache it easily. As i had to carry out...

alter command does't work as the database is in recovery/read only state

No, it was not copied from cd/DVD. I checked the properties, it is not read only. Even i reinstall sql express and follow the same. still giving same problem ......

No, the folder is same which i was using before. neither it is encrypted or read only. I exprience this when one of friend gave me detached db files of...