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hagers
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Posted - 2015-02-20 : 13:54:48
Hello, i have a question. how to repair Dbf file? I get error message when i open it "Not a database file".
Waiting for your reply.
Thanks

tkizer
Almighty SQL Goddess

38200 Posts

Posted - 2015-02-20 : 14:05:40
You should post your question on a site that specializes in dbf files. SQLTeam.com is for Microsoft SQL Server.

Tara Kizer
SQL Server MVP since 2007
http://weblogs.sqlteam.com/tarad/
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prett
Posting Yak Master

212 Posts

Posted - 2015-02-23 : 23:44:11
It looks like Foxpro is looking for file header to identify file is a a Valid dbf file or not. If it does not find the file then it will generate the above error message.

To fix this file, you can use tool like Stellar Phoenix DBF Repair that fixes corruption in dbf file.
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GretEk
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1 Post

Posted - 2015-02-24 : 17:39:29
check this link http://forums.techguy.org/windows-7/1136524-dbf-file-corrupted.html
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hagers
Starting Member

2 Posts

Posted - 2015-02-25 : 06:00:40
quote:
Originally posted by GretEk

check this link http://forums.techguy.org/windows-7/1136524-dbf-file-corrupted.html


thanks
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