All in One SQL Server Recovery Software
SQL Server Recovery Manager to Fix MDF and BAK
SQL Server Recovery Manager brings six recovery modules into one window. You recover MDF, NDF and BAK files, analyze LDF logs, reset SA passwords and decrypt scripts from the same home screen.
- Recovers MDF, NDF and BAK files in one toolkit
- Resets lost SA and SQL user passwords
- Analyzes INSERT, DELETE and UPDATE transactions
- Supports SQL Server 2025 to 2000
- Free DemoLook before you buy
- Refund Policy30 days to ask
- Hosted CheckoutCard or PayPal
- License by EmailKey arrives fast
- Support 24x7Chat and email
1Which problem is mine?
Which SQL Server Problems Does Recovery Manager Solve?
Match your problem to a module. Every module opens from the home screen and works on its own.
- Corrupt MDF or NDF FileThe Recover module opens the file and brings back your database objects with a full preview.
- Damaged BAK FileThe backup module repairs corrupt, compressed and differential BAK files.
- Lost SA PasswordThe password module resets Unknown and Empty passwords from the master.mdf file.
- Unreadable Encrypted ScriptsThe decrypt module opens encrypted SQL Server scripts and previews them.
- Unknown Changes in DataThe log module lists INSERT, DELETE and UPDATE transactions from an LDF file.
- No SQL Server on HandThe viewer module opens corrupt, healthy and deleted MDF data without a SQL Server environment.
Database Administrators
Repair a damaged database or backup and export healthy objects to a live server.
Forensic Investigators
Review the change history of a database from its LDF file.
IT Teams Locked Out
Reset a lost SA or SQL user password from the master.mdf file.
Local Windows administrators can regain sysadmin access without extra software. Microsoft describes how to start SQL Server in single user mode and connect as a sysadmin in its guide on connecting when system administrators are locked out.
That route allows one connection and needs a restart afterward. SQL Server Recovery Manager works from the master.mdf file when that route is closed to you.
2What changes?
What Does One Recovery Toolkit Give You?
Before
- Corrupt MDF and BAK files stay closed
- Nobody remembers the SA password
- Encrypted scripts stay unreadable
After
- One home screen opens six recovery modules
- Deleted items show in red before you export
- Healthy data goes to a live server, scripts or CSV
3What is inside?
Which Features Come With SQL Server Recovery Manager?
Recover SQL Server Database
Open corrupt MDF and NDF files and recover tables, views, stored procedures, functions and triggers.
Analyze the Log File
Review INSERT, DELETE and UPDATE transactions from an LDF file for forensic work.
Restore Single or Many Backups
Repair corrupt, compressed and differential BAK files with no size limit.
Reset a Lost SA Password
Reset Unknown and Empty passwords of the SA and SQL users from a master.mdf file.
Decrypt Encrypted Scripts
Decrypt scripts from a live SQL environment and preview them before export.
Open and Preview MDF Data
Load healthy, corrupt or deleted MDF data without a SQL Server environment.
Deleted Data in Red
Deleted tables, views, stored procedures, functions and records show in red before you export.
Three Export Options
Send recovered data to a SQL Server database, SQL scripts or CSV files. Include only the schema or the schema with its data.
Activity Log Report
Save a report with the application name, file name, SQL Server version, size and date for a session.
4How do I start?
Free Trial Steps for SQL Server Recovery Manager
Preview recovered data from every module in the free demo. Pay for the license once your data looks right.
- 1Download
Get the Installer
Download the 41.18 MB Windows setup file. Keep a copy of your database files in a safe folder before you scan.
- 2Module
Select a Module
Select the tile that matches your problem on the home screen. Six tiles cover recovery, logs, backups, passwords, scripts and viewing.
- 3Preview
Check Your Data
Browse the recovered objects in the tree. Red marks show what someone deleted.
- 4Export
Activate and Export
Activate with a license key to export every record. Demo mode caps exports at 25 records per table and 5 other categories.
Scans save in .str format so a large database opens again without another scan. See the SQL Server Recovery Manager guide for every module step by step.
5Want a preview?
SQL Server Recovery Manager Screenshots Step by Step
Select a Module
Six tiles open six modules. Select Recover Data from SQL Server Backup for BAK files.
Scan Summary
A finished scan lists the database name, version, collation and the count of tables, views, procedures, triggers and functions.
Review Tables Before Exporting
Open any table to see its columns, keys and indexes. Press the Export button once the rows look correct.
Set Your Export Format
You get three formats in a SQL Server database, SQL scripts or a CSV file. Create a new database or add to an existing one and set the collation.
6Which edition?
SQL Server Recovery Manager Demo vs Full Version
| Feature | Free Demo | Full Version |
|---|---|---|
| Recover and preview MDF, NDF and BAK files | Yes | Yes |
| Repair compressed BAK files | Yes | Yes |
| Analyze LDF log files | Yes | Yes |
| Preview login status and decrypted scripts | Yes | Yes |
| Records exported per table | 25 | All |
| Other categories exported | 5 | All |
| Export corrupt BAK and LDF files | No | Yes |
| Decrypt database and recover passwords | No | Yes |
| Price | Free | From $299 |
7Will it fit my system?
System Requirements for SQL Server Recovery Manager
| Product Version | 7.1 |
|---|---|
| Download Size | 41.18 MB |
| Supported Files | MDF, NDF, LDF and BAK (corrupt, compressed and differential) plus master.mdf |
| SQL Server Versions | 2025, 2022, 2019, 2017, 2016, 2014, 2012, 2008 R2, 2008, 2005 and 2000 |
| Windows | Windows 11 (64 bit), 10, 8 and 7 (32 or 64 bit) or Windows Server 2025, 2022, 2019, 2016, 2012 R2 and 2008 |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo E4600 at 2.40 GHz or higher. AMD Ryzen 3 1200 at 3.10 GHz or higher. Qualcomm Snapdragon X X1-26-100 on Windows ARM64. |
| RAM and Disk Space | 2 GB RAM recommended and 100 MB free disk space |
| Framework | Microsoft .NET 4.5 or above |
| File Size Limit | None for MDF and BAK files |
| SQL Server Needed | Not to open and repair MDF files. Compressed BAK recovery needs a SQL Server setup and SQL Server Authentication. |
| Machines per Order | 1 to 500. Write to support@systoolsgroup.com for more. |
| Administrator Rights | Needed at startup. Right click the shortcut and choose the administrator option. |
8What will it cost?
What Does SQL Server Recovery Manager Cost?
Pay by the month for every machine you use. Select 1 to 11 months or 1 year at checkout. Every price below is in USD.
1 Month
$299
- Price for 1 machine
- All six modules included
- Orders of 1 to 500 machines
- License key by email
6 Months
$1,794
- Price for 1 machine
- All six modules included
- Orders of 1 to 500 machines
- License key by email
1 Year
$3,588
- Price for 1 machine
- All six modules included
- Orders of 1 to 500 machines
- License key by email
Need only one task? SQL Recovery starts at $249 for MDF and NDF files and SQL Backup Recovery starts at $149 for BAK files. Orders above 500 machines go through support@systoolsgroup.com. Compare more savings on the RecoveryTools offers page.
9Can I rely on it?
Can You Trust SQL Server Recovery Manager?
Test on Your Files
Preview recovered objects from your own database in the free demo before you spend anything.
Founded in 2007
RecoveryTools belongs to a company founded in 2007 with users in over 100 countries. Find out more about RecoveryTools.
Quality Standards
RecoveryTools sits under a company with ISO 9001:2015 for quality and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 for information security. Visit the awards and certifications page.
Clear Policies
Every policy has its own page. Review the refund policy, privacy policy and terms of use before you buy.
10Who helps me?
Which Support Channels Help With Recovery Manager?
Product experts handle questions at every stage of your order. Find phone numbers and more options at the RecoveryTools support center.
Live Chat
Live chat reaches an expert around the clock.
Email Us
Email support@systoolsgroup.com with the module you use and the message you see.
Remote Session
An expert joins your computer remotely and fixes a stubborn case.
Secure File Sharing
Share a database file over the secure FTP server. RecoveryTools signs a Non Disclosure Agreement when you ask.
11Got a question?
Recovery Manager Questions and Answers
What does SQL Server Recovery Manager include?
SQL Server Recovery Manager includes six modules. They recover MDF and NDF files, analyze LDF logs, restore BAK backups, reset SA passwords, decrypt SQL scripts and view database files. Every module works on its own.
How do I recover a corrupt MDF file with Recovery Manager?
Open the Recover module, add the corrupt MDF or NDF file and start the scan. Database objects come back in a tree view. Deleted items show in red before you export.
Which BAK files can Recovery Manager repair?
Corrupt, compressed and differential BAK files all work. Compressed backups need a SQL Server setup and SQL Server Authentication on the computer.
How do I reset a lost SA password with Recovery Manager?
Add the master.mdf file in the password module. Recovery Manager lists the SA and SQL user logins and resets Unknown and Empty passwords. Unknown means a password protects the login and Empty means the login needs none.
How does Recovery Manager analyze an LDF log file?
Recovery Manager lists INSERT, DELETE and UPDATE transactions from the LDF file. Investigators use that history to see which queries changed the database.
Can Recovery Manager decrypt encrypted SQL scripts?
Yes. Recovery Manager opens encrypted SQL Server scripts from a live SQL environment and previews them before export. Exporting decrypted data to a SQL Server on the same network needs a license.
What does the free demo include?
Demo mode previews recovered objects from MDF, NDF and BAK files, log transactions, login status and decrypted scripts. Export 25 records per table and 5 other categories before you pay. Corrupt BAK and LDF export plus password recovery need a license.
How much does SQL Server Recovery Manager cost?
Pricing starts at $299 per machine for 1 month. Select 1 to 11 months or 1 year at $3,588 per machine. One order covers 1 to 500 machines.
Should I choose SQL Server Recovery Manager or SQL Recovery?
Choose SQL Recovery when MDF and NDF repair is the only task. Choose Recovery Manager when you also need backups, logs, passwords or decrypted scripts. SQL Backup Recovery covers BAK files alone.
Which SQL Server versions work with Recovery Manager?
Files from SQL Server 2025, 2022, 2019, 2017, 2016, 2014, 2012, 2008 R2, 2008, 2005 and 2000 work. Windows 11, 10, 8 and 7 plus Windows Server 2025 to 2008 host the software.
How fast do I receive the license key?
Your license key reaches your inbox within 15 minutes after the card or PayPal payment clears at the hosted checkout.
Can I get a refund on SQL Server Recovery Manager?
Yes. Refunds are open to requests for 30 days under the RecoveryTools refund policy. Orders placed without a demo evaluation do not qualify. Send a signed Letter of Destruction to sales@recovery-tools.org with your request.
12Where next?
Other SQL Tools and Database Recovery Guides
Test Recovery Manager on Your Own Database
Download the free demo, preview your recovered data and buy the license when it fits.