Archive NSF corrupted - need to restore it

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Hi All,

I have a 2Gb mail archive which is corrupted. I was performing an archive when other application failed and interrupt the process in the middle.

Now, when I try to enter my Archive file, I receive the error message “invalid or nonexisten document”.

I have tryied, not only accessing through “Tools → Archive” but also through opening an applciation from Workspace.

How can I do to “repair”, “retrieve” or create a new archive and do not lose that really important information.

I really appreciate your help with this.

Best Regards,

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Subject: Archive NSF corrupted - need to restore it

Hi Martin,

1.From cmd prompt, move to lotus/notes directory…

2.run the cmd

nfixup -F path of archive or nfixup -N

ncompact -B path of archive

nupdall -R path of archive

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Subject: RE: Archive NSF corrupted - need to restore it

Hi Madhavan,

Thanks for your quick response.

Do you mean like go to Start–>Run–>command and then issue the commands you are stating?

My apologizes if I am wrong with my question. In case that you are talking about other “cmd prompt”, can I ask you to explain me a little more about where to issue those commands?

I really appreciate your help.

Best Regards,

Martin

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Subject: RE: Archive NSF corrupted - need to restore it

On XP, the command prompt can be gotten to by Start->Programs->Accessories->Command Prompt. That raises a DOS-style window. You can also use Start->Run if you’re one of those young’uns who are unfamiliar with the DOS command line, yes. (Kids these days … don’t they teach 'em anything anymore?)

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Subject: RE: Archive NSF corrupted - need to restore it

dont forget you need to run these whilst in the Application folder… ie C:\program files\Lotus\Notes

Do this by usingthe CD command in the DOS…

CD… = Move up one folder

cd C:\program files\lotus\Notes = will take you directly

Also rememded the TAB key will fill complete the command for you if you get the first bit right… ie cd lo (in the program files folder will open the Lotus Folder)

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Subject: RE: Archive NSF corrupted - need to restore it

Hi Martin,

You are right…

  1. From run–> type cmd.

  2. move to the lotus notes folder

    ex: C:\program files\lotus\notes >

  3. type the mentioned commands

    ex: C:\program files\lotus\notes > nfixup -F path of the nsf

similarly execute all the commands I mentioned earlier.

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Subject: RE: Archive NSF corrupted - need to restore it

Thanks so much to all of you.

I have ran the commands and archive was fixed.

An error message was appearing so I downloaded the latest database design and replaced it.

It is working perfectly now.

Thanks and Regards,

Martin