Fix the database error for Fresh Sweet IT.Net

One evening at home, I opened my blog to check if any friends had left comments or feedback on my posts. Unexpectedly, when the homepage loaded, an error message appeared: "MySQL Error: ... is marked as crashed and should be repaired!" After refreshing several times, the issue persisted.

This was a big problem! I was startled. I restarted MySQL and IIS (using IIS to run PHP? How embarrassing!), but the issue remained the same. It seemed like there really was a problem with the database files. Fortunately, I had a backup, albeit one from a few days ago. My website, XiantianIT.Net, gets updated daily! So, with little hope, I turned to Baidu for help, and surprisingly, I found a solution.

Actually, there are many utility programs in the MySQL bin directory. If you encounter any issues, it's worth checking out these tools, as they might solve your problems effortlessly. For the database error on my blog, here’s how I resolved it: after searching online, I learned that the error message meant: "A certain table is marked as crashed and needs repair!" Repair? Does that mean it can be fixed? (-_-! What a silly question) I was too excited.

Referring to the official documentation: [http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.0/en/repair.html](http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.0/en/repair.html)

I started using the `myisamchk` tool to attempt repairing the database. The command format is: `myisamchk -r XXX`, where `XXX` is the name of the problematic table mentioned in the error message. For more detailed commands, you can refer to the help guide: `myisamchk --help`. In less than a second, the tool indicated that the repair was complete. When I reopened my blog, everything was back to normal!