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SQL1005N error trying to create the Tools Database

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When attempting to create your Tools Database (TOOLSDB) the following error is returned. SQL1005N The database alias "TOOLSDB" already exists in either the local database directory or the system database directory. An attempt to drop the TOOLSDB ends successfully; however, the SQL1005N error is still returned upon recreation.

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Modified date:
30 April 2025

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