To start MySQLD server, all you need to do is to type “C:\mysql\bin\mysqld” on the MS-DOS window. However, the above command fails to start MySQLD server in case the database is corrupt or damaged. Stopping MySQLD server from mounting results into an error message that does not allow you to access the records stored in database components. In such circumstances, a convenient way to access your data is by restoring it from an updated backup. However, if absence of a valid database backup or backup itself getting corrupted, you will need to use advanced mysql database repair tool that can repair your database.

As a practical scenario, you encountered the below error message during the start of MySQL server:

“Default storage engine is not available”

To rectify the above error message, you reinstall the server without removing the data directory. While the server now starts smoothly, you encounter another error message when you try to access the data stored in any table of your database:

“ERROR 1146 (42S02): Table 'Tablename' doesn't exist”

Tablename is the name of the table.

The above error message reappears even if you use mysqlcheck to solve the problem. The error message makes the records stored in the table inaccessible.

Cause

The primary reason for the above error message is MySQL database table corruption. MySQL database table can be corrupted due to various reasons like improper MySQL server shutdown, virus attack, and human errors.

Resolution

To resolve the above error message and access the records, you will need to use the below command to repair your table:

Repair Table Tablename

However, if the above command is unable to repair your table, it means that the table has been badly corrupted. In such situations, only a highly advanced third-party MySQL Database Recovery tool can help. These MySQL Repair tools are developed by talented database recovery experts and perform quick repair of corrupt tables. With user friendly interface and to-the-point documentation, these repair mysql applications perform safe repair of database tables, by not modifying the original database.

Stellar Phoenix Database Recovery For MySQL is a powerful repair tool that systematically repairs and restores MySQL database tables created in MyISAM and InnoDB MySQL database storage engines. Designed for Windows Vista, XP, 2003 and 2000, the MySQL Database Recovery tool provides fast recovery of MySQL components including, tables, primary key(s), and relations.