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How do I fix a "Can't open file" database error referencing one of my tables?

The following similar database error may be fixed by running a repair on the specified database table: Can't open file: 'phpbb_topics.MYI' (errno: 144)

Here are the steps to repair a table in your database:

1. Log into the Netfirms Control Panel at https://controlpanel.netfirms.com

2. Click Hosting

3. Choose Databases

4. For the database you wish to fix, click the phpMyAdmin link

6. Towards the top left, click on the database name (eg. d12345678)

7. Click the SQL tab

8. In the box, enter the following query (where table_name is the name of the table being referenced in the error message): repair table table_name

9. Click Go

Article	716
Created	6-22-2006
Modified	9-21-2008
Author	Netfirms

How do I fix a "Can't open file" database error referencing one of my tables?

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