Marc Diamond wrote: > The problem is a corrupted Entourage database. I have tried running the > Microsoft Database Utility, but this has not solved the problem. I have > also tried restoring my old identity using Time Machine, but this did not > work, and I fear I may have simply replaced the newer corrupted identity > with an older one.
1) DO NOT USE TIME MACHINE to backup Entourage! (More below) 2) How large is your database? 3) What size is your hard drive and how much free space? 4) Can you open the Identity? 5) Have you tried reverting to the original backup copy Entourage made when you tried rebuild? Does this copy open? > > I am trying to find a strategy to restore my corrupted database. Is there > any other software out there? A very few have mentioned Entouraid, but not enough that I can recommend purchasing it. If it really worked we would be hearing praises from folks that used it. It's advised not to let Time Machine backup your Entourage database. If the database is copied while being used, the backup could be corrupt. You can set the Time Machine to exclude the Microsoft User Data folder and create an iCal event to copy it over at night while not in use so you get one backup daily in Time Machine. Also copying your database hourly can tax your system plus fill up your drive. Considering a typical database of 2 GB backed up hourly for 8 hrs would be 16 GB. That's a lot of background activity. Alternative method to use Entourage and Time Machine (does a once a day or whatever time period you select) <http://blog.entourage.mvps.org/2008/01/alternative_method_to_use_entourage_ and_time_machine.html> Entourage and Time Machine (creates chronological backup of Identity can be used by both Tiger and Leopard) <http://blog.entourage.mvps.org/2008/01/entourage_and_time_machine.html> -- Diane YouTalk mailing list List address: [email protected] List information: http://entourage.mvps.org/support_options/list.html List moderator: [email protected]
