How to Restore File Error 3219 on Microsoft SQL Servers
File error 3219 occurs on Microsoft SQL servers where you are attempting to improperly restore a database with the "Restore Files and Filegroups" command instead of the Restore Database command. Obviate this error by repeating your backup procedure, utilizing the correct command in a process that takes less than 10 minutes in most cases.
Instructions
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Right-click the database to be restored.
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Select the "Restore Database" option.
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Click "From Device" and select "Read backup set information."
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Click "Add" and select the backup file you wish to use.
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Press "OK" twice to commence the backup, obviating the error 3219 issue.
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