How to restore database SQLServer 2005

Yesterday I attempt to backup and restore my database I use sql server 2005 version developer . I want to copy database “DataTest” to new database name “MyDB” I try two ways first I backup “DataTest” then restore to “MyDB” but when restore sql server have error . Second restore database “DataTest” to “MyDb” and but not work I attempt about 4 hours I google then found answer then I can restore.

How I solve problem ?

When I backup sql server backup two files are:


C:Program FilesMicrosoft SQL ServerMSSQL.1MSSQLDataDataTest.mdf

C:Program FilesMicrosoft SQL ServerMSSQL.1MSSQLDataDataTest_log.ldf
C:Program FilesMicrosoft SQL ServerMSSQL.1MSSQLDataMyDB.mdf C:Program FilesMicrosoft SQL ServerMSSQL.1MSSQLDataMyDB_log.ldf

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