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+1  Q: 

Unable to restore SQL Server database - 'The file or filegroup <logfilename> cannot be selected for this operation.'

When restoring a full DB backup to a different SQL Server 2005 Express server, I receive the following message:

The file or filegroup "mydatabase_log" cannot be selected for this operation. RESTORE DATABASE is terminating abnormally. (Microsoft SQL Server, Error: 3219)

I've checked the restore options to make sure that filenames are valid locations for it to restore to.

Any suggestions?

A: 

You have checked the 'Force Restore' box in the options?

Cruachan  2008-12-23 11:26:57
+3  A: 

I fixed it by using Restore Database instead of Restore Files

Daniel O  2008-12-23 11:36:20

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