{"id":171191,"date":"2024-07-04T11:14:08","date_gmt":"2024-07-04T11:14:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/?p=171191"},"modified":"2025-12-01T12:22:25","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T12:22:25","slug":"fix-error-3201-cannot-open-backup-device","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/fix-error-3201-cannot-open-backup-device\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix Error 3201 &#8220;Cannot Open Backup Device&#8221; during SQL Server Restore?"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p>When restoring a database from a backup in SQL Server, you may encounter a situation where the database restoration process fails with the error 3201. The complete error message reads as: <\/p><p><strong><em>Msg 3201, Level 16, State 2, Line 2<\/em><\/strong><\/p><p>Cannot open backup device &lsquo;C:\\Program\\Microsoft SQL Server\\MSSQL15.MSSQLSERVER\\MSSQL\\Backup\\stellar.bak&rsquo;. Operating system error 3(The system cannot find the path specified.).<\/p><p><strong><em>Msg 3013, Level 16, State 1, Line 2<\/em><\/strong><\/p><p><strong><em>RESTORE DATABASE is terminating abnormally<\/em><\/strong><\/p><p>The error can occur due to multiple reasons. Below, we will discuss the causes of the error 3201 and the solutions to fix the issue.<a id=\"_msocom_1\"><\/a><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sql-server-error-3201-&ndash;-causes-and-solutions\"><strong>SQL Server Error 3201 &ndash; Causes and Solutions<\/strong><\/h2><p>Below we will discuss the causes behind the error 3201 in SQL Server and the solutions to fix the issue.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Backup File doesn&rsquo;t Exist<\/strong><\/h3><p>The most common major reason behind the error 3201 is that the backup file does not exist.<\/p><p><strong>Solution:<\/strong> In such a case, you need to The first thing that we can do is to check if the backup files exists or not. To do so, In open File Explorer, go to the path mentioned by in the error message, and check if the backup file exists.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"909\" height=\"407\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Path-of-Backup-File.png\" alt=\"Path of Backup File\" class=\"wp-image-171192 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"width:671px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Path-of-Backup-File.png 909w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Path-of-Backup-File-300x134.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Path-of-Backup-File-768x344.png 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Path-of-Backup-File-150x67.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 909px) 100vw, 909px\" \/><\/figure><p>If the backup file does not exist, you will need to find it and provide the correct path or copy the backup file to the path of your preference.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Network Failure<\/strong><\/h3><p>It might happen that the backup is stored in a shared folder, which is stored on another server. If the network fails for some reason, the shared folder will not be available. Network may fail due to,<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Connectivity issues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Problems with the IP.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Problems with the network card in the server with the shared folder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Problems with the network card in the machine where SQL Server is stored.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hardware problems in the machine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Network cable malfunctioning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Firewall issues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Path changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p><strong>Solution:<\/strong> You need to check if there are connectivity issues, IP address is correct or not, network card is working fine, and the hardware is in perfect shape. You can also check if Firewall is blocking the network.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Permission Issues<\/strong><\/h3><p>The backup restoration process may fail if you do not have permission to access the folder where the backup is stored.<\/p><p><strong>Solution:<\/strong> If you have privileges to modify the permissions to the folder, grant the required permissions. To provide permissions to the folder,<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the <strong>SQL Server Configuration Manager.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to <strong>SQL Server Services <\/strong>and select <strong>SQL Server (MSSQLSERVER).<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check the Log On As information. This is the account that you need to add in the folder.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"253\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/SQL-Server-Configuration-Manager-1024x253.png\" alt=\"SQL Server Configuration Manager\" class=\"wp-image-171193 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"width:743px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/SQL-Server-Configuration-Manager-1024x253.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/SQL-Server-Configuration-Manager-300x74.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/SQL-Server-Configuration-Manager-768x189.png 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/SQL-Server-Configuration-Manager-1536x379.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/SQL-Server-Configuration-Manager-1568x387.png 1568w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/SQL-Server-Configuration-Manager-150x37.png 150w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/SQL-Server-Configuration-Manager.png 1593w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Right-click the folder with the backup file and select the <strong>Security <\/strong>tab.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"361\" height=\"489\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Backup-Properties-2.png\" alt=\"Backup Properties 2\" class=\"wp-image-171196 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Backup-Properties-2.png 361w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Backup-Properties-2-221x300.png 221w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Backup-Properties-2-150x203.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 361px) 100vw, 361px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><p>If you do not have permissions to modify the folder, contact your system administrator to grant the permissions.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Backup File is Corrupt<\/strong><\/h3><p>It might happen that the backup file is corrupt and that is why the SQL Server cannot detect the file. <\/p><p><strong>Solution<\/strong>: If the backup file is corrupt, you need to take the help of a third-party <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/sql-database-repair.php\">SQL database repair software<\/a>, such as Stellar Repair for MS SQL Technician. This software is specialized in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/recover-sql-database-from-corrupt-backup-bak-file\/\">restoring data from corrupt backup and data files<\/a>. It can recover all the objects from the file, including tables, triggers, indexes, stored procedures, and even deleted records. The software supports MS SQL version 2022, 2019, 2017, 2016, and earlier. Here&rsquo;s how to use the software:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download and install Stellar Repair for MS SQL Technician.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the software and select the <strong>Extract from MS SQL Backup <\/strong>module.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"639\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Stellar-repair-for-ms-sql-technician-1024x639.png\" alt=\"Stellar repair for ms sql technician\" class=\"wp-image-171197 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"width:747px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Stellar-repair-for-ms-sql-technician-1024x639.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Stellar-repair-for-ms-sql-technician-300x187.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Stellar-repair-for-ms-sql-technician-768x479.png 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Stellar-repair-for-ms-sql-technician-150x94.png 150w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Stellar-repair-for-ms-sql-technician.png 1498w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select the backup file you want to repair and press the <strong>Scan<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"787\" height=\"517\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/browse-backup-file-to-repair-and-press-scan-button.png\" alt=\"browse backup file to repair and press scan button\" class=\"wp-image-171198 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"width:682px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/browse-backup-file-to-repair-and-press-scan-button.png 787w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/browse-backup-file-to-repair-and-press-scan-button-300x197.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/browse-backup-file-to-repair-and-press-scan-button-768x505.png 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/browse-backup-file-to-repair-and-press-scan-button-150x99.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 787px) 100vw, 787px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select the <strong>Standard Scan<\/strong> method which is faster. The <strong>Advanced Scan<\/strong> can be used if the Standard Scan fails.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"760\" height=\"311\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/select-scan-mode.png\" alt=\"select scan mode\" class=\"wp-image-171199 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"width:613px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/select-scan-mode.png 760w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/select-scan-mode-300x123.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/select-scan-mode-150x61.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select the backup you want to recover and press <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/select-a-backup-to-recover-1024x466.png\" alt=\"select a backup to recover\" class=\"wp-image-171201 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"width:596px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/select-a-backup-to-recover-1024x466.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/select-a-backup-to-recover-300x137.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/select-a-backup-to-recover-768x350.png 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/select-a-backup-to-recover-150x68.png 150w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/select-a-backup-to-recover.png 1032w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If everything is fine, you will receive a message, saying that the MS SQL backup is repaired successfully.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"699\" height=\"259\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/repair-complete-window.png\" alt=\"repair complete window\" class=\"wp-image-171202 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"width:548px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/repair-complete-window.png 699w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/repair-complete-window-300x111.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/repair-complete-window-150x56.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 699px) 100vw, 699px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click the <strong>Save<\/strong> icon.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"213\" height=\"182\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/click-the-save-icon.png\" alt=\"click the save icon\" class=\"wp-image-171203 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/click-the-save-icon.png 213w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/click-the-save-icon-150x128.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 213px) 100vw, 213px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can save the backup in a <strong>New Database. <\/strong>This option will create a new database from the backup. In addition, you can use the Live Database option (replace the existing database online) or save in other formats (like Excel, HTML, or CSV files). Then, press <strong>Next.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"719\" height=\"411\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/saving-options-to-save-the-repaired-database.png\" alt=\"saving options to save the repaired database\" class=\"wp-image-171204 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"width:633px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/saving-options-to-save-the-repaired-database.png 719w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/saving-options-to-save-the-repaired-database-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/saving-options-to-save-the-repaired-database-150x86.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 719px) 100vw, 719px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enter the SQL Server name and select the <strong>Windows Authentication<\/strong> method. Optionally, you can select the location to save the new database file. Then, click Next.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"719\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/window-authentication-method.png\" alt=\"window authentication method\" class=\"wp-image-171205 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"width:662px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/window-authentication-method.png 719w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/window-authentication-method-300x178.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/window-authentication-method-150x89.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 719px) 100vw, 719px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select the <strong>Fast-Saving<\/strong> method.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>You will see a message when the file is saved successfully.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2><p>The error 3201 occurs when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/article\/restore-sql-server-database-from-bak-file.php\">restoring the backup file in SQL Server<\/a>. Above, we have explained the reasons that can lead to this error and the solutions to fix the issue. In case the backup file is corrupt, you can use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/database-recovery\/sql-recovery\/buy-now.php\" rel=\"nofollow\">Stellar Repair for MS SQL Technician.<\/a> This software can easily repair corrupt SQL database backup (.bak) files and recover all the data. You can download the demo version of the software to evaluate its functionality. &nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When restoring a database from a backup in SQL Server, you may&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/fix-error-3201-cannot-open-backup-device\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">How to Fix Error 3201 &#8220;Cannot Open Backup Device&#8221; during SQL Server Restore?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":85,"featured_media":171207,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[5893],"class_list":["post-171191","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-database-recovery","tag-fix-3201-error","entry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to Fix Error 3201 &quot;Cannot Open Backup Device&quot; 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