title: The database cannot be opened because it is version 782. This server supports version 706 and earlier. A downgrade path is not supported
body: <p>I have created a sample database using SQL Server 2014 Express and added it to my Windows Form solution. When double click on it to open I get this error. </p>
  
  <blockquote>
    <p>The database cannot be opened because it is version 782. This server
    supports version 706 and earlier. A downgrade path is not supported</p>
  </blockquote>
  
  <p>I am using Visual Studio 2013. I really don't understand that I am using the two latest versions of Microsoft products and they are incompatible. Am I missing something? How can I open this database? </p>
  
  <p><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/0pBjQ.png" alt="enter image description here"></p>