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Joel Brennan
18,300 PointsCannot drop database "" because it is currently in use.
An unhandled exception of type 'System.Data.SqlClient.SqlException' occurred in EntityFramework.dll
Additional information: Cannot drop database "ComicBookGallery" because it is currently in use.
2 Answers
Calin Bogdan
14,921 PointsHi Joel!
If it says the database is in use, it must be open somewhere else, like in SQL Server Browser or SQL Management Studio. If not, remember to check Close existing connections in the delete database dialog, like so:
Let me know if it worked for you.
Kevin Gates
15,053 PointsIf you get that Close Existing Connections, first close all of your C# tabs first in Visual Studio, then run. That fixed it for me.
Joel Brennan
18,300 PointsJoel Brennan
18,300 PointsHi Thanks. I looked in SQL Management Studio, but I cannot see the connection listed to LocalDB.
** I was able to locate by: SqlLocalDB.exe i MSSQLLocalDB And connecting to the Instance pipe name.
All working now thanks.