How to Repair MS SQL Server Backup (.Bak) Files with the Help of SQL Backup Recovery Software

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Download and install SQL Backup Recovery Software on your system;

   Browse to the location where the corrupt SQL Backup database is located.
   
   Select the backup database (ending with .bak extension), click "Open". ,, If you have more than one SQL backup created in different time frame, choose the one that is appropriate for your situation. , Now click "Close". , Analyze thoroughly and once satisfied click on "Export" button. , In "Export To/As" field mention whether you wish to directly export the recovered database or simply wants to save the recovered database at a particular location as a SQL Server compatible Script file.
   
   If you decide to choose the former one you need to provide full database credentials.
   
   In the lower left corner of the software you have the choice to send/save selected Tables/View/Procedure, else select all.
   
   In the lower right corner underneath "Export" option you need to mentioned whether you want to send the selected database with schema attached.
   
   Click Export/Save to proceed next. ,, Click "OK" to proceed next. ,, Provide with Yes/No input to move to the next step. ,,,
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   Step 2: Click on Load button.

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   Step 3: Select the SQL Server version you are running then click "OK".

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   Step 4: Now choose which SQL backup to recover.

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   Step 5: The software then will show you a compiled list of all the components that has been recovered from that backup database.

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   Step 6: Now in this screen user will be able to see in detail all backup database components that has been recovered (Tables

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   Step 7: Triggers

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   Step 8: Stored Procedures etc).

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   Step 9: Now in this screen you need to input your choice.

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    Step 10: Now the software will prompt user with message stating whether he wish to export the deleted records as well

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    Step 11: choose one that meets your needs and proceed further by clicking on Yes or No button.

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    Step 12: The next screen will greet with you a message that connection to database server is successful.

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    Step 13: Wait for the export process to get completed.

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    Step 14: Now the software will ask the user if they need the details of the whole process in a separate Excel file (.csv).

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    Step 15: Provide the location in case if you want the details in Excel file.

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    Step 16: Now the software will prompt the user with a confirmation message that a CSV file has been generated at the desired location.

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    Step 17: Now you can exist the application and use your recovered backup database normally.

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