How can I open .mdf files( SQL server files) and access the data. I downloaded MSDE software but unable to install it says Strict username and psaaword required . were should i look for that. Are ...

Navigate to the Access file that you want to encrypt. Click the small arrow next to the "Open" button. Select "Open Exclusive" from the drop-down menu to open your Access database in Exclusive mode.

Move the LDF and MDF files to where you want them (with your other SQL Server databases perhaps) or leave them where they are. Open the SQL Server Enterprise Manager. Navigate down to your SQL ...