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 deleting the database files. Share Improve this answer

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 = 'NameOfDb') It returns nothing. Sometimes it will return 1 process which is a CHECKPOINT_QUEUE waittype.

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 connected to this database. I've also set the database to single_user mode with rollback immediate. Why is this happening?

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 connections on the database and it won’t let you drop the database.

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 checkbox is available on earlier versions, as well.

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 deleted/dropped. First, make sure that it is not our own connection. To make sure, always change the context before dropping the database as shown below.

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 the database. Check the example mentioned below in the article to understand How to Drop a Database by Killing Existing Connections.

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 drop. – Try to drop the database. 2. Check if you are using the same database connection and trying to …