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Asked: May 10, 20262026-05-10T16:04:54+00:00 2026-05-10T16:04:54+00:00

So our SQL Server 2000 is giving me the error, The log file for

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So our SQL Server 2000 is giving me the error, ‘The log file for database is full. Back up the transaction log for the database to free up some log space.’

How do I go about fixing this without deleting the log like some other sites have mentioned?

Additional Info: Enable AutoGrowth is enabled growing by 10% and is restricted to 40MB.

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  1. 2026-05-10T16:04:54+00:00Added an answer on May 10, 2026 at 4:04 pm

    Scott, as you guessed: truncating the log is a bad move if you care about your data.

    The following, free, videos will help you see exactly what’s going on and will show you how to fix the problem without truncating the logs. (These videos also explain why that’s such a dangerous hack and why you are right to look for another solution.)

    • SQL Server Backups Demystified
    • SQL Server Logging Essentials
    • Understanding Backup Options

    Together these videos will help you understand exactly what’s going on and will show you whether you want to switch to SIMPLE recovery, or look into actually changing your backup routines. There are also some additional ‘how-to’ videos that will show you exactly how to set up your backups to ensure availability while managing log file sizing and growth.

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