How to Fix MDF errors & Repair SQL MDF

SQL is the most widely used database management system because it provides better working environment and simple accessibility option. SQL database uses .mdf file format to store all the information. But sometimes MDF files gets damaged and often become inaccessible. Once it happens then you get unable to access the stored file. In order to fix the errors and to retrieve the corrupt data you need to Repair SQL MDF file.

Some Common Error Messages that Appears After MDF File Corruption

• SQL Database file is missing and needs to restore
• Windows unable to start the SQL server
• MDF is not primary database file
• SQL error 8944
• Server can’t find the requested table

You may also face server related error messages,

 “Server: Msg 8905, Level 16, State 1, Line 0

Extent (1:6945928) in database ID 8 is marked allocated in the GAM, but no SGAM or IAM has allocated it.

Server: Msg 8905, Level 16, State 1, Line 0

Extent (1:6945936) in database ID 8 is marked allocated in the GAM, but no SGAM or IAM has allocated it.

Server: Msg 8905, Level 16, State 1, Line 0

Extent (1:6945944) in database ID 8 is marked allocated in the GAM, but no SGAM or IAM has allocated it.

If you are getting any of the above given error message then it is sure that mdf file becomes inaccessible or damaged.

Causes of MDF File Corruption

• Infection of computer Malware or virus.
• Connectivity error.
• Closing database abruptly.
• Sudden power failure.
• Issue with its integral part.
• Hardware Malfunction.
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Along with the above given causes there are several of other reasons that are accountable for such catastrophic situation. In order to get rid of error message and access the inaccessible database you need to repair them either using previous created backup or professional SQL Repair tool. If you have an updated backup of your database then restore it but make sure that the backup should be updated because an outdated backup may affect some information.

If you don’t have backup or unable to get rid of errors after restoring the backup then you should try a professional way to fix this issue. Using such type of effective software may safely repairs and restores your corrupt SQL files and objects. With the help of this recovery software you can also be able to restore damaged indexes, tables, views, triggers and procedures etc.