How to Recover a Damaged MySQL Database

1. Download & Install

Download MySQL Recovery Software and install it.

2. Add Database Files

Use the Add Files button to add all your damaged database files (.ibd, .frm, .myd, .myi) to the program.

3. Recover Databases

Click the Start Recovery button and wait until the program finishes restoring your data.

4. Review the Result and Import It

Import the resulting SQL file from the output folder into a new database.

Benefits

Reliable Smart Data Recovery for Any MySQL Database

MySQL Recovery Software uses advanced algorithms to locate valid data through damaged structures, headers, and records. Smart recovery engines sit behind a simple interface: scan your files and get results in minutes.

Supports both InnoDB and MyISAM databbase enghines
Supports MySQL versions from oldest 5.4 to popular 8.x and innovate 9.6.
Reocvers table structure, keys, data types, table data including blobs, table properties, views and triggers.
Generates ready to import SQL scrypt containting all your data.

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Features

Unicode Support

Supports common code pages and character encodings.

Smart Data Lookup

Uses advanced data recovery algorithms to find damaged, truncated, and lost data.

Manual Recovered Data Modification

You can edit the generated SQL file to remove or fix any incorrect entries.

Preview Table Data

After a successful scan, preview recovered tables and rows in a simple built-in browser.

MarinaDB Support

MariaDB database files are supported as well.

MySQL Recovery Software for Windows 7, 10, 11

Runs on Windows 11, Windows 10, and older releases, including versions no longer supported by Microsoft.

Common MySQL Corruption Error Codes

Error Code	Official MySQL Message Template	Primary Cause
1016	Can't open file: '[table_name].MYI' (errno: 2)	Missing or physically damaged database/table files on the disk.
1030	Got error [X] from storage engine	A generic wrapper for internal failures within the InnoDB or MyISAM engine.
1033	Incorrect information in file: './[db]/[table].frm'	Corrupted table structure or a damaged .frm metadata file.
1064	You have an error in your SQL syntax near '...'	Metadata corruption that causes the server to misread table structures.
1146	Table '[db].[table]' doesn't exist	Missing .frm files or a mismatch between the data dictionary and physical storage.
1194	Table '[table]' is marked as crashed and should be repaired	Severe MyISAM table corruption caused by a crash during a write operation.
1412	Table definition has changed, please retry transaction	A mismatch between the .frm file and the internal InnoDB data dictionary.
145	Table '...' was not closed properly	Abnormal shutdown or forced kill of the MySQL process while tables were active.
126	Index file is crashed	Corruption of the .MYI (index) file, preventing the engine from locating data rows.
2013	Lost connection to MySQL server during query	A server-side crash (Segfault) triggered by reading a deeply corrupted block.
Log Only	InnoDB: Checksum mismatch in page [X]	Physical bit-rot or hardware failure where the data on disk is unreadable.

MySQL Recovery Software

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File Size

6.1 Mb

Version

1.5

Last updated on

23/02/26

$ 59.99

🖥️ System Requirements

Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7 (32/64 bit)
Intel i3, AMD Ryzen 5 or above
4 GB of RAM or above
NVIDIA® GeForce® series 8 and 8M, Intel® HD Graphics 2000, Quadro FX 4800, Quadro FX 5600, AMD Radeon™ R600, Mobility Radeon™ HD 4330, Mobility FirePro™ series, Radeon™ R5 M230 or higher graphics card with up-to-date drivers
1280 × 768 screen resolution, 32-bit color
1 GB of free hard disk space or above

🙋 Frequently Asked Questions

❓ My MySQL server won't start at all. Can this tool still recover my data?

Yes. The program works directly with the raw database files (.ibd, .frm, .MYD, .MYI) on disk. It does not need a running MySQL instance. Point it at the data directory, and it will scan and extract whatever is still readable.

❓ Which MySQL and MariaDB versions are supported?

MySQL 5.4 through 9.x and MariaDB 10.x/11.x. Both InnoDB and MyISAM storage engines are covered.

❓ I see error 1194 (table marked as crashed). Should I try REPAIR TABLE first or go straight to recovery software?

Running REPAIR TABLE is worth a try if the server starts. When the repair fails or the server refuses to start, use recovery software on the underlying .MYD/.MYI files. The program reads them at the byte level, bypassing MySQL entirely.

❓ What exactly gets recovered: just the rows, or also indexes, triggers, and views?

The output SQL script includes table structures, column types, primary and foreign keys, row data (including BLOBs), views, and triggers. You import the script into a fresh database and get a working copy of the original.

❓ Does the program modify my original database files?

No. It opens every file in read-only mode, so your originals stay untouched. The result is written to a separate SQL file.

❓ How long does a typical scan take?

It depends on the total size of the database files and the degree of damage. A 2 GB database on an SSD usually finishes in a few minutes. Larger or heavily fragmented databases take longer, but you can preview partial results while the scan is still running.

❓ Can I use the free demo to check whether my data is recoverable before buying?

Yes. The demo scans the files and shows a preview of recovered tables and their data. The only limitation is that the saved SQL file contains a restricted number of rows per table. If the preview looks good, the full version will recover everything.

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