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Applies to: 
SQL Server
Details
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Name | SQL Server |
| Event ID | 3156 |
| Event Source | MSSQLSERVER |
| Component | SQLEngine |
| Symbolic Name | LDDB_CANT_WRITE |
| Message Text | File '%ls' cannot be restored to '%ls'. Use WITH MOVE to identify a valid ___location for the file. |
Explanation
This general message identifies the logical or physical file names of files that could not be restored because of a problem with the specified ___location.
Possible Causes
The possible causes include the following:
You might need access to the specified Windows directory.
You might have mistyped the path or specified a path that does not exist.
The file name might be being used by a file that cannot be overwritten.
User Action
Look at the error logs for other messages that provide more details.
Correct the problem with the specified ___location, for example, by granting access, or use the WITH MOVE option in your RESTORE statement to relocate the file.
See Also
Restore a Database to a New Location (SQL Server)
Restore Files to a New Location (SQL Server)
RESTORE (Transact-SQL)