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Hello to all database enthusiasts! Today, we dive into a prevalent issue many face with Microsoft SQL Server – the notorious Error: 5178. If you've seen this error:

Error: 5178, Severity: 16, State: 1.
Cannot use file 'c:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL13.SQLEXPRESS\MSSQL\DATA\master.mdf' because it was originally formatted with sector size 4096 and is now on a volume with sector size 3072. Move the file to a volume with a sector size that is the same as or smaller than the original sector size.

You'll understand the struggle. But fear not! This blog will guide you step-by-step to resolve this Microsoft SQL Server error using a virtual hard drive technique.