SQL SERVER 2012 error am trying to restore a backup, the backup is from a database in the current instance, want to restore the backup with a different name for test purposes, this was possible in 2008 R2 but in 2012 its not possible, anybody know a work around
You may use t-sql for restore. Make sure that you create new files instead of replacing your existing database.

Try someting like this:

    USE [master]
    RESTORE DATABASE [new database name] FROM  
    DISK = N'path to your full backup' WITH  
    MOVE N'logicaldatafilename' TO N'path to your mdf file',  
    MOVE N'logicallogfilename' TO N'path to your ldf file',  
    NOUNLOAD,  STATS = 5

GO


I hope it helps.
Janos