My Database Got Corrupted

Jersey-Jim · 09-19-2008, 06:09 PM

Not in a good way, either.

Just when I thought I was going to catch a break in an otherwise #!$%&! day, I start TBCB 2.5 and it tells me it can't find such and such file or can't open it.

After doing a bit of digging, I noticed multiple backups in the My Documents folder. I copied what seemed to be the latest backup and pasted it into the folder where the files should have been but seemed to have disappeared.

Thankfully, everything was restored 100%. Now, I just have to make sure I copy all of the database files and pictures onto a flash drive for safe keeping.

One good thing about this version, I was able to recover from a crash easier than any previous version.

Mad Bomber · 09-19-2008, 08:17 PM

Jim, I had something similar happen to me at the end of July,

and thankfully I had also purchased the CD version, and was able to start again even if I lost about 350 fights from my Universe, at least I didn't have to purchase the game all over again.

Jersey-Jim · 09-19-2008, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Mad Bomber

Jim, I had something similar happen to me at the end of July,

and thankfully I had also purchased the CD version, and was able to start again even if I lost about 350 fights from my Universe, at least I didn't have to purchase the game all over again.

I had something similar happen in version 2.0. One day, certain files were gone. If you have mulitple universes (or at least two), you can go back and forth comparing files and see what's missing. I had my history file corrupted once, and now this. I did get it back though and as always - the reminder to always back everything up.

stevebydac · 09-19-2008, 11:32 PM

I learned my lesson the hard way last year.

Now I back up after every play day.

Glad to hear you made out ok.

Cap · 09-20-2008, 08:43 AM

How does this stuff happen? I've haven't ever seen this, but maybe it's only a matter of time. Is it the game doing this or the operating system or what? Bloody PC gremlins! I have a version of the whole thing loaded on a usb memory key, but it needs updating.

Cap

professordp · 09-20-2008, 08:51 AM

I'm from the 2001 Space Odyssey generation, and I swear that in every computer there's a HAL.

bear · 09-20-2008, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by professordp

I'm from the 2001 Space Odyssey generation, and I swear that in every computer there's a HAL.

When I restart my crashed lap top I plan to name iy HAL. I wonder how many others have done so.

Jersey-Jim · 09-20-2008, 10:50 AM

This happens when you are feeling happy and content with your universe. It's like ordering a tall "Smooth Sailing" for the Universal Diner and the waitress comes back a moment later saying, "I'm sorry, we're all out of that."

Jersey-Jim · 09-20-2008, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Cap

How does this stuff happen? I've haven't ever seen this, but maybe it's only a matter of time. Is it the game doing this or the operating system or what? Bloody PC gremlins! I have a version of the whole thing loaded on a usb memory key, but it needs updating.

Cap

This series of events is brought to us by the same folks who bought us gravy stains on white shirts. They go way, way back. Don't neglect your updating for too long.

09-19-2008, 06:09 PM	#1
Jersey-Jim Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toms River, NJ & Sarasota, FL. Posts: 2,702	My Database Got Corrupted Not in a good way, either. Just when I thought I was going to catch a break in an otherwise #!$%&! day, I start TBCB 2.5 and it tells me it can't find such and such file or can't open it. After doing a bit of digging, I noticed multiple backups in the My Documents folder. I copied what seemed to be the latest backup and pasted it into the folder where the files should have been but seemed to have disappeared. Thankfully, everything was restored 100%. Now, I just have to make sure I copy all of the database files and pictures onto a flash drive for safe keeping. One good thing about this version, I was able to recover from a crash easier than any previous version.

09-19-2008, 08:17 PM	#2
Mad Bomber All Star Starter Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,566	Jim, I had something similar happen to me at the end of July, and thankfully I had also purchased the CD version, and was able to start again even if I lost about 350 fights from my Universe, at least I didn't have to purchase the game all over again. __________________ Keep on Punchin' There are three things that go on a fighter, first your reflexes go, then your chin goes, and then your friends go. Willie Pep

09-20-2008, 08:43 AM	#5
Cap Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Large Province in God's Country Posts: 8,020	How does this stuff happen? I've haven't ever seen this, but maybe it's only a matter of time. Is it the game doing this or the operating system or what? Bloody PC gremlins! I have a version of the whole thing loaded on a usb memory key, but it needs updating. Cap __________________ "...There were Giants in Those Days.."

09-19-2008, 11:32 PM	#4
stevebydac All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In a fictional baseball world Posts: 843	I learned my lesson the hard way last year. Now I back up after every play day. Glad to hear you made out ok.

09-20-2008, 08:51 AM	#6
professordp Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,006	I'm from the 2001 Space Odyssey generation, and I swear that in every computer there's a HAL.

09-20-2008, 10:50 AM	#8
Jersey-Jim Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toms River, NJ & Sarasota, FL. Posts: 2,702	This happens when you are feeling happy and content with your universe. It's like ordering a tall "Smooth Sailing" for the Universal Diner and the waitress comes back a moment later saying, "I'm sorry, we're all out of that."