Database Restoring (SQL 2008 R2)

Hi
I am trying to restore a database in SQL 2008 R2 and I am what I am getting instead is an error message that reads, "Too many backup devices specified for backup or restore; only 64 are allowed. RESTORE HEADERONLY is terminating abnormally. (Microsoft
SQL Server, Error: 3205".
Any word on how I can get about this one

Hi,
There is an old KB article and the error message is mostly come with SQL Server 2000. It does not apply for SQL Server 2008, but may be worth a read.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/833710/en-us
Make sure that you backup file is valid. You can run SELECT @@version to determine the version and try restoring the backup file on the compatible one.
Reference:
http://www.vishalpatwardhan.com/2011/03/too-many-backup-devices-specified-for.html
Hope it helps.
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