Re: Fix a corrupt DBT (dbase memo file)?

Curt Krueger wrote:
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
.

Relevant Pages

  • Re: Error writing file - record not tagged with Formatted Memo
    ... If the formatting is important, ... I've never been able to fix a memo field without exporting the table to text ... other than corruption. ...
    (comp.databases.paradox)
  • Re: Error
    ... join a to a table with a memo field? ... Cannot join on Memo, OLE or Hyperlink(Uthmaniyah.[Drawing Ref]= ... anyone can help me how to fix this error.. ...
    (microsoft.public.access.formscoding)
  • Re: memory file is invalid
    ... OK..I'm that sombody who wants to fix it. ... Can I just delete the info in that memo field and recreate it, ... > sherry wrote: ...
    (microsoft.public.fox.programmer.exchange)
  • Fix a corrupt DBT (dbase memo file)?
    ... 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 ... is that I can see and add to the memo field via ...
    (borland.public.delphi.non-technical)
  • Re: Fix a corrupt DBT (dbase memo file)?
    ... which is a memo field for a dbase file. ... If it's only one record, try importing that record onto another application using different drivers, say, Microsoft Access. ...
    (borland.public.delphi.non-technical)