Double error

[rjbull]

I just had a BSOD when CHS's main window was open.  On rebooting and trying to restart CHS, I got this error:

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Error..
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Error EX4 for db file C:\NoInst\ClipboardHelpAndSpell\Database/ClipboardHelpAndSpell : DBISAM Engine Error # 8961 Header information corrupt in the table 'ClipTable'
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OK   
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Clicked OK, then got this:

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Clipboard Help+Spell
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DBISAM Engine Error # 8961 Header information corrupt in the table 'ClipTable'
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OK   
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CHS is set as Trusted in the firewall (ZoneAlarm Free).  Is there any way back from this corruption, please?

[mouser]

There is a repair function. Go to options, then Backup/Maintenance tab, click "Verify,Repair.." button.
Then restart.

There is also a "Restore Database Backup" button if that fails; CHS keeps backups automatically.

[rjbull]

Neither worked...  I clicked OK to the errors, then loaded CHS main window.  When I tried either, I got this:
Double error
Same thing happened even when I went File > Exit, and I had to force-kill the program.  I then tried re-unzipping the archive over the top of the existing installation (it's installed as portable); no change.  However, I eventually 'solved' the problem by clearing out the database subdirectory completely and re-starting CHS, so it would start from scratch, then restoring from the most recent backup.  It now appears OK.  I lost the last few clips, but nothing vital, and CHS is now back in business here.

I (now) have the following backup options:
Double error
As I have Backup on Program Start checked, isn't Backup All Data Every X Days somewhat redundant?

BTW, when replying using either Quick-Reply or Quote, neither appears to offer a means of attaching an image (or other file). I had to use Reply, which doesn't include quotes.  Is that by design?

[Ath]

BTW, when replying using either Quick-Reply or Quote, neither appears to offer a means of attaching an image (or other file). I had to use Reply, which doesn't include quotes.  Is that by design?

-rjbull (April 09, 2018, 03:15 PM)

You can use Quote first, then click Preview to further edit your reply and add attachments as desired.

[rjbull]

BTW, when replying using either Quick-Reply or Quote, neither appears to offer a means of attaching an image (or other file). I had to use Reply, which doesn't include quotes.  Is that by design?

-rjbull (April 09, 2018, 03:15 PM)

You can use Quote first, then click Preview to further edit your reply and add attachments as desired.

-Ath (April 09, 2018, 03:28 PM)

Thanks!  Though I'd rather it were a one-step process, like (I think) it used to be.

[wraith808]

BTW, when replying using either Quick-Reply or Quote, neither appears to offer a means of attaching an image (or other file). I had to use Reply, which doesn't include quotes.  Is that by design?

-rjbull (April 09, 2018, 03:15 PM)

You can use Quote first, then click Preview to further edit your reply and add attachments as desired.

-Ath (April 09, 2018, 03:28 PM)

Thanks!  Though I'd rather it were a one-step process, like (I think) it used to be.

-rjbull (April 09, 2018, 03:58 PM)

If it was, it was a long time ago.  There were never attachment functions in the quick reply as long as I've been here.  There used to be an [ img ] button that allowed you to link offsite images., but mouser took that away a while ago.

[mouser]

This should go without saying, but before you do anything else, go make a copy of the entire CHS backup folder someplace, so that you don't end up overwriting good backups with corrupt data.