How to copy database files?

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(Source: AutoCount Forum, 07 Apr. 2009)

 

Scenario:

1.the computer needed to be formatted
2.Ordinary database backup could not be carried out

 

 

Solution:

 

In case the Database Server (the PC) is to be formatted, then there is no need to detach databases (account books) one by one.

The suggested steps are:

 

1. stop the SQL service;

2. copy the folder of AutoCount Data to a removable drive/or other PC;

3. go ahead and format the PC;

4. After SQL Server is reinstalled, copy AutoCount Data folder back to the machine, perform attach database (one by one) in SQL Server;

5. install  AutoCount Accounting;

6. attach the account book onto AutoCount Accounting; or using one of the following features:

- Restore;
- Synchronize All Account Books With Database Server

- Open Account Book Control File.
 

 

 

Read also:

How to move database file?

 

 

 

 

 

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