How do I cancel a database restore?

How do you stop restoring database?

Here's how you do it:1Stop the service (MSSQLSERVER);2Rename or delete the Database and Log files (C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL. 1\MSSQL\Data...) or wherever you have the files;3Start the service (MSSQLSERVER);4Delete the database with problem;5Restore the database again.

How do I fix a database stuck in restore?

If you receive an error that the database is in use, try to set the user to single user mode: USE master; GO ALTER DATABASE Database_name SET SINGLE_USER WITH ROLLBACK IMMEDIATE; Then try the restore with recovery command again. Also, make sure you are on the latest service pack or cumulative update.

How do I undo a database restore in SQL Server?

After restoring your database, create a database snapshot. To undo your changes, revert your database back to your snapshot.

How do you cancel a database?

To delete a database1In Object Explorer, connect to an instance of the SQL Server Database Engine, and then expand that instance.2Expand Databases, right-click the database to delete, and then click Delete.3Confirm the correct database is selected, and then click OK.