Data base corrupted

ariek · September 6, 2013

Hi guys,

recently it happens quite often (once every one or two days) that my zotero file becomes corrupted. When the Firefox comes up, a message says that the zotero.sqlite file is corrupted and I have to sync the file from the website.

Any idea how it could be fixed?

The error report is: 2096185525

Thanks, Arie

dstillman · September 6, 2013

What do you mean by "sync the file from the website"? If your database is corrupted, you need to repair it, either by checking the database integrity from the Advanced -> Files and Folders pane of the Zotero preferences or, if it tells you to, by using the DB Repair Tool.

It's not possible for it to become corrupted regularly unless something is very wrong with your setup (e.g., if you have your database in Dropbox or on a network share).

ariek · September 7, 2013

Thanks.
Used the Repair Tool and it did the job!
A.