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Applies to: 
SQL Server
Details
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Name | SQL Server |
| Event ID | 261 |
| Event Source | SQL Server Local Database Runtime 12.0 |
| Component | Local Database Runtime API |
| Message Text | Cannot access Local Database instance folder: %%LOCALAPPDATA%%\Microsoft\Microsoft SQL Server Local DB\Instances\<instance name>. |
Explanation
An instance folder cannot be accessed.