How can I upgrade the project database to use SQL Server LocalDB Express (instead of SQL Server Express) if I can't find the database file?

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After removing SQL Server Express (I wasn't using it) on my machine, I got the following error:

Microsoft Visual Studio

The Web project '{Project Name}' requires SQL Server Express, which is not installed on this computer. The recommended database engine for Visual Studio 2012 is SQL Server LocalDB Express.

To upgrade the project database to use SQL Server LocalDB Express, double-click the database file and follow the instructions. Note: After this upgrade, the project database can't be modified using earlier versions of Visual Studio.

To continue using SQL Server Express for this project, install it from the Microsoft Download Center.

The problem is that I can't find the database file referenced in the error message, so I can't follow the instructions as suggested.

I'd love to upgrade the project DB to use SQL Server LocalDB Express - just can't see how to do that with the instructions given.



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