'Database cannot be opened because it is version 869. this server supports version 852 and earlier

So I am facing an error while attaching my SQL database .mdf file to my SQL server 2019. SQL server showing me the error like below:

Database cannot be opened because it is version 869. this server supports version 852 and earlier. A downgrade path is not supported..

I am using SQL server latest version with express edition. and note here database came from another PC but I'm using the latest version then why this is happening to me. Please guide me to resolve this issue.

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Solution 1:[1]

Solution:

1- Uninstall SQL Server Express 2016 LocalDB

2- Delete remaining folder C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\130\

3- Install SQL Server Express 2019 LocalDB :https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/database-engine/configure-windows/sql-server-express-localdb?view=sql-server-ver15

4- Run

SqlLocalDB create MSSQLLocalDB

sqllocaldb start MSSQLLocalDB

LocalDb

SQL Server Express LocalDB 2019 is now install in Visual Studio 2022. You can download the preview version of Visual Studio 2022 from here: https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/preview/

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