Import damaged SQL MDF file

[EmerysMontgomery]

I have a PC that had sql 2005 running on it that has died. The OS is corrupt and wont boot / repair at all.
I have managed to get the MDF file off of the machine but I cant attach it to another SQL server because it is damaged.
How can I go about trying to repair this file?

 

[moon-buddy]

Sorry, this isn't a MS forum.

You may have better luck going to a MS forum.

 

[horacek]

I would recommend taking a look at this blog for how to attach damaged datafiles (which would then allow you to attempt recovery): http://blogs.msdn.com/b/suhde/archi...he-create-replace-method.aspx?Redirected=true
If this advice will not work in your case then try use SQL Server Recovery Toolbox. I hope this tool will give you chance to restore your .mdf file. http://www.oemailrecovery.com/sql_repair.html

 

[horacek]

Also, I think that this information will be useful to you.

https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms174385.aspx

http://community.office365.com/en-us/f/172/t/266070.aspx

 

[EmerysMontgomery]

Thank you guys for your feedback and help. Sorry, that long time did not respond. This is because the issue was solved and I forgot to tell.) Thank you!