Fix a corrupt DBT (dbase memo file)?

[Curt Krueger]

I'm looking for either code or component to repair a corrupted DBT file
which is a memo field for a dbase file.

I've tried packing with the Database Desktop but it states I have a corrupt
"blob" file. What's odd, is that I can see and add to the memo field via
an application, but I can't pack the darn thing.

I'd prefer free, this technology is as old as dirt. I've googled and found
only crap or dead links or shareware that I can't even try so that I know
that it'll work (I know if it worked, I wouldn't need it anymore). I will
only need to use once!

Suggestions?

Thanks,
Curt

[Liz]

Post by Curt Krueger
Suggestions?

Well foxpro (kinda dbase ish) had a program called foxfix, you could
try a copy of that on your file.

[HJ]

Curt Krueger wrote:

Various utility to fixed corrupted dbf file.

http://www.hallogram.com/foxfix/
http://www.hallogram.com/dsalvge/
http://www.ks-soft.net/programs.eng/dbffix.htm

HTH
HJ

[Quinn Wildman (CodeGear Developer Support)]

Another one: http://www.dbf-recover.com/

Also, if you can find it, I recommend by Take it Easy by Keith Mund. We
worked together in support of dBASE III PLUS when he was working on this
application in the late 80's. I found a reference to it here:
http://www.emsps.com/lists/foxutilv.htm

Post by HJ
Various utility to fixed corrupted dbf file.
http://www.hallogram.com/foxfix/
http://www.hallogram.com/dsalvge/
http://www.ks-soft.net/programs.eng/dbffix.htm
HTH
HJ

[Rob Uttley]

Have you tried TUTI? I've used this to fix some dBase and Paradox problems
in the past (string/date field corruption and reindexing problems,
mainly).

It's not free but the trial version will let you fix things so you don't
technically need to buy it, although if you find it /that/ helpful then
the $95 isn't a big deal.


http://www.tutisoft.com/


Cheers
Rob

Post by Curt Krueger
I'm looking for either code or component to repair a corrupted DBT file
which is a memo field for a dbase file.
I've tried packing with the Database Desktop but it states I have a
corrupt "blob" file. What's odd, is that I can see and add to the
memo field via an application, but I can't pack the darn thing.
I'd prefer free, this technology is as old as dirt. I've googled and
found only crap or dead links or shareware that I can't even try so
that I know that it'll work (I know if it worked, I wouldn't need it
anymore). I will only need to use once!
Suggestions?
Thanks,
Curt

[Fernando Madruga]

Post by Curt Krueger
I'm looking for either code or component to repair a corrupted DBT file
which is a memo field for a dbase file.
Suggestions?

If it's only one record, try importing that record onto another
application using different drivers, say, Microsoft Access. If it reads
the record, delete the original and copy it back.

HTH,
Madruga

[Brian Evans]

Post by Curt Krueger
I'm looking for either code or component to repair a corrupted DBT file
which is a memo field for a dbase file.
I've tried packing with the Database Desktop but it states I have a corrupt
"blob" file. What's odd, is that I can see and add to the memo field via
an application, but I can't pack the darn thing.
I'd prefer free, this technology is as old as dirt. I've googled and found
only crap or dead links or shareware that I can't even try so that I know
that it'll work (I know if it worked, I wouldn't need it anymore). I will
only need to use once!
Suggestions?
Thanks,
Curt

I used dSalvage Professional for this. Was expensive at $245 but allowed
me to recover a table that would have taken ages to fix some other
way or to re-enter the data for. While other utilities tend to just
fix one or two things this product does that plus has a pile of
editors to look at and fix different aspects of dBase type files.
http://www.hallogram.com/dsalvge/index.html

Still have it here, it's DOS based and pretty old but works.
Nice printed manual and the floppy shows version 4.2 with a
(C)1989-1998. If the files aren't to large and the problem
turns out to not be to much work to fix I could do it for
you using my copy.

Brian

[Curt Krueger]

Wow, thank you everyone! I will try some of the suggestions out.

Brian E, thank you for the offer. If I don't have any luck I'll let you
know!

Thanks again everyone..

Curt