Error
Error Code:
1033
MariaDB Error 1033: Corrupted Database File Information
Description
MariaDB Error 1033, 'Incorrect information in file: '%s'', indicates that the database server encountered a file with malformed or unexpected content. This typically occurs when MariaDB tries to read a table definition file (.frm) or other structural database files that have become corrupted or are incomplete.
Error Message
Incorrect information in file: '%s'
Known Causes
3 known causesCorrupted Table Definition File
The .frm file, which stores a table's structure, has become damaged or unreadable due to disk issues, sudden power loss, or software bugs.
Incomplete File Operations
Database files were not fully written, copied, or transferred, resulting in truncated or malformed content that MariaDB cannot parse correctly.
Disk or Filesystem Corruption
Underlying disk hardware issues or filesystem errors have led to data corruption within the MariaDB data directory.
Solutions
Coming SoonGeneral Troubleshooting Tips
- Check the error message carefully for specific details
- Review recent changes that might have caused the error
- Search for the exact error code in the official documentation
- Check log files for additional context
- Try restarting the application or service