{"id":7140,"date":"2023-02-10T11:13:47","date_gmt":"2023-02-10T11:13:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/?p=7140"},"modified":"2025-02-17T10:04:00","modified_gmt":"2025-02-17T10:04:00","slug":"fix-sql-server-error-5171","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cigatisolutions.com\/blog\/fix-sql-server-error-5171\/","title":{"rendered":"Fix SQL Server Error 5171: MDF Is Not A Primary Database File"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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Summary:<\/strong> Is your SQL Server database experiencing SQL Server Error 5171? The reasons for this will then explain and presented in this article. Additionally, the write-up details how to fix SQL Server database error 5171 with an automated tool.<\/p>\n

One of the most often used database servers in enterprises is SQL Server. The server streamlines the process of storing and retrieving data from applications running on computers connected to the same network or on different machines. But sometimes, the user sees the below message on the screen SQL Server Error 5171.<\/p>\n

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In the next section, we will explore the reasons responsible for this error.<\/p>\n

Also Read:<\/strong> Fix Recovery Pending State in SQL Server<\/a><\/p>\n

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