DBF files often become corrupted when the applications using them get closed unexpectedly or the computer freezes while a table is opened. When such an event happens, there is no possibility to recover the improperly saved changes, since no transaction log is kept in case of a failure. As a result, vital header or memo (.FPT) information may become lost, rendering the database inaccessible.
Before attempting any operations described below, make sure to back up your .DBF, .FPT, and .CDX files in order to avoid data loss.
If none of the built-in VFP tools (e.g., PACK / REINDEX) can open the table, chances are that it is physically damaged beyond repair by standard operations.
For such cases, Kernel for DBF Database Repair is an appropriate solution. It can recover tables, indexes, unique keys, and deleted records from corrupted Microsoft Visual FoxPro, dBASE, FoxBASE, Oracle, and Sybase databases. Upon completion of the recovery process, you will be able to view the contents of the database and its structure to ensure that everything is in order. The recovered data may be previewed before actually saving the results; however, note that the evaluation version only allows data previewing – in order to save the changes, you will need to purchase the full version of the software.
Before attempting any operations described below, make sure to back up your .DBF, .FPT, and .CDX files in order to avoid data loss.
If none of the built-in VFP tools (e.g., PACK / REINDEX) can open the table, chances are that it is physically damaged beyond repair by standard operations.
For such cases, Kernel for DBF Database Repair is an appropriate solution. It can recover tables, indexes, unique keys, and deleted records from corrupted Microsoft Visual FoxPro, dBASE, FoxBASE, Oracle, and Sybase databases. Upon completion of the recovery process, you will be able to view the contents of the database and its structure to ensure that everything is in order. The recovered data may be previewed before actually saving the results; however, note that the evaluation version only allows data previewing – in order to save the changes, you will need to purchase the full version of the software.