5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What does the demo version of the software do?
   Demo version of the software shows only repairs and displays the preview of the database. To save repaired database, you need to purchase and activate the software.

2. Does the recovery software make changes to my original file?
   No. The software saves repaired data in a new separate target folder. The corrupt file is only read by the software.

3. How to know whether the software will be able to recover my database or not?
   To know whether the software will be able to recover your corrupt MySQL database or not, please try demo version of the software. Scan your file using Stellar Repair for MySQL and preview results for your satisfaction.

4. Can Stellar Repair for MySQL recover my deleted MySQL database?
   No.

5. How much time Stellar Repair for MySQL will take to scan and repair corrupt/damaged database?
   The time taken in scanning and recovering database is totally dependent upon the size of database file.

6. Is MySQL needed to be installed on the system for previewing database?  
   No.

7. Is MySQL needed to be installed on the system for recovering database?
   Yes, MySQL must be installed on the system to recover data from corrupt/damaged MySQL database.

8. Is it possible to know total number of records recovered after a repair process?
   Yes. To know how many records have been recovered and other such details, please view message log in the bottom pane of application user interface.

9. Can I recover database created on a Linux based system?
   Yes. You can recover your corrupt/damaged MySQL database even if it has been created on a Linux based system. To know how to recover your corrupt/damaged MySQL database created on a Linux based system, please refer Repair Database from a Linux System topic of this help manual.