How to overwrite existing database in sql server

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  1. Log onto SQL Server Management Studio
  2. Navigate to the database you wish to restore.
  3. Right Click > Tasks > Restore > Database.
  4. Once on the General tab set the source to Device > Select Backup Device > Add > Navigate to the .bak file you're restoring to.
  5. Ensure the Destination Database is the correct one.
  6. Select the Options tab.
  7. Check Overwrite the existing database (WITH REPLACE) and Close existing connections to destination database.
  8. Uncheck Take Tail-Log Backup Before Restore.
  9. Click OK.

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