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DB cannot be opened because it is version 655. This server supports version 612

Asked 2011-03-04T12:34:38.207
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I'm trying to do some excercises from exam 70-515. Unfortunately I fail while trying to attach Northwind to a grid-control. It would result in: NORTHWND.MDF' cannot be opened because it is version 655. This server supports version 612 and earlier. A downgrade path is not supported.

I use Windows 7 Home and MS Visual Web Developer 2010 Express. As fas as I understand this error, SQL Express must be an old version on my system. I downloaded and installed SQL Express 2008r2 from here. No effect. From other sources I figured out that I might need to change the instance name: Tools -> Options -> Database Tools -> Data Connections -> SQL Server Instance Name. There it is written SQLEXPRESS. I don't know what else I should insert there?

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This happens when you are trying to use the SQLServer Express to connect to the MDF file. To remedy this issue, you need to go to Services.msc and turn on SQL Server services. You need to set the log on properties and when the service is started, you will be able to connect to the MDF file without any issues.

answered 2012-07-20T04:51:56.690

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