How to Repair MDF File When SQL Server Won’t Start

  • March 2, 2026 12:58 AM PST

    If your SQL Server database is corrupted and you need a dependable way to recover data without risking loss, the SysInfo MS SQL Database Recovery Tool offers a complete and user-friendly solution. This tool is designed to repair damaged MDF and NDF files and recover database data even when the SQL Server database cannot be accessed or attached. It provides two recovery modes: Standard Mode for minor corruption and Advanced Mode for severely damaged databases, allowing users to choose the most suitable option. The Rich Preview Mode lets you view recovered tables, views, triggers, stored procedures, indexes, keys, deleted records, and multiple data types before saving, ensuring accuracy. With the Folders Selection Option, users can selectively recover required database objects using a simple tree view interface. The tool also supports SQL Server compressions such as row, page, and Unicode compression, preserving the original data structure. Recovered data can be restored directly to a live SQL Server database or saved as SQL scripts compatible with both older and newer SQL Server versions.