Nov 24, 2015 · USE master; ALTER DATABASE [Duck] SET SINGLE_USER WITH ROLLBACK IMMEDIATE; DROP DATABASE [Duck] ; For deep discussion see this answer.

Sep 19, 2011 · You cannot drop a database currently being used however you can use sp_detach_db stored procedure if you want to remove a database from the server without …

Feb 24, 2011 · SQL Server keeps telling me a database is in use when I try to drop it or restore it, but when I run this metadata query: in (select database_id from sys.databases where name = …

Apr 27, 2011 · When I try to drop a database I get the error "Cannot drop database "dbname" because it is currently in use". However, when I run sp_who2, there are definitely no sessions …

Sep 13, 2024 · DROP DATABASE removes one or more user databases or database snapshots from an instance of the SQL Server Database Engine.

Mar 9, 2021 · When you try to drop the database, you get the following error and the drop fails: Cannot drop database because it is currently in use. This means there are other open …

In SQL Server 2022, I was able to delete the Db by right clicking the Db in SSMS and checking the check box Close existing connections on the bottom of the delete window. I think this …

Jun 5, 2015 · Cannot drop database “DemoDB” because it is currently in use. The meaning of the error message is pretty clear that someone is using the database and it can’t be …

3 days ago · However, the correct syntax to Drop Database in SQL Server is DROP DATABASE. However, DROP DATABASE Command will fail when other users are already connected to …

Apr 18, 2012 · Cannot drop database “DataBaseName” because it is currently in use. How to drop database when this error occurs? 1. Check if you are using the database you are trying to …