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          SQL Server Backup create own data format backup , it supports data encryption and compression. If you use it in Management Studio , you have to convert it to raw data format at first .

          To do so please use utily named "Convert2RawData.exe" under installation directory , you can run it by clicking menu : "Start->All Programs -> SQL Server Backup x->Storage Server->Convert Backup"

           After you convert your backup ,you can use it in Management Studio to restore your database , steps as following:

           1 . Mouse right click the database node to bring up restore job window of Management Studio.

           2 . In the restore window , enter a database name to restore backup to/as target . then select restore database from "devcie" option , and click the browse button.

           3 . In "Specify backup" window , just click the Add button to select your backup.

           4 . Before you restore the database , please select the added backup at first.

           5 .If you want to change the database directory or other advanced options , please click "Options" node.