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DBRECOVER for Oracle

Professional Oracle database recovery tool that extracts data directly from damaged datafiles without requiring RMAN backup. Handle ORA-600, ORA-1194, ORA-01115, and other critical errors with confidence.

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No database upload Preview tables and row counts first Unlock full export after purchase Read setup guide
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DBRECOVER for Oracle - Recovery Wizard
Database
users01.dbf
SCOTT
EMP
DEPT
TABLE: SCOTT.EMP 14 rows found
EMPNO ENAME JOB SAL
7369 SMITH CLERK 800
7499 ALLEN SALESMAN 1600
7521 WARD SALESMAN 1250
✓ Data Preview Ready Click Export to save

Handle Critical Oracle Errors

When Oracle database encounters critical errors and traditional recovery methods fail, DBRECOVER provides a reliable alternative to extract your valuable data.

  • ORA-00600 Internal Error Recover data when Oracle crashes with internal errors
  • ORA-01194 / ORA-01110 Handle datafile recovery scenarios without backup
  • ORA-01115 / ORA-01113 Extract data from corrupted media files
  • ORA-01122 / ORA-01207 Recover from control file and datafile header issues
Recovery Wizard Steps
-- When database won't start: ORA-01122: database file 4 failed verification check ORA-01110: data file 4: '/oracle/oradata/users01.dbf' -- Use DBRECOVER GUI to recover: Step 1: Launch DBRECOVER application Step 2: Click "Open Datafile" in toolbar Step 3: Browse and select corrupted .dbf file Step 4: View tables in left panel tree Step 5: Select table → Click "Export" ✓ Data successfully recovered!

Powerful Recovery Features

DBRECOVER for Oracle includes a comprehensive set of features designed for professional database administrators and recovery specialists.

  • Direct Datafile Access Read data blocks directly from .dbf files without Oracle instance
  • ASM Support Recover data from Oracle ASM disk groups
  • Multiple Export Formats Export to SQL INSERT, CSV, or load directly to target database
  • Version Support Support Oracle 8i, 9i, 10g, 11g, 12c, 18c, 19c, 21c, 23c
DBRECOVER 23RC1 - File Browser
Datafiles
system01.dbf
sysaux01.dbf
undotbs01.dbf
users01.dbf
FILE: users01.dbf Block size: 8192
Schema Table Rows Status
SCOTTEMP14✓
SCOTTDEPT4✓
HREMPLOYEES107✓
✓ 127 tables found Select table to preview
New free utilities in version 2605

Free Redo Log Reader and Oracle Dump Reader

DBRECOVER for Oracle 2605 adds two free utilities for offline Oracle file inspection. Use them to answer common DBA questions before building a temporary Oracle environment or starting a full recovery workflow.

  • Free Redo Log Reader Open Oracle redo log files, inspect SCN ranges, query REDO_CONTENTS with SQL, and review SQL_REDO locally.
  • Free Oracle Dump Reader Browse EXP and EXPDP dump files, run SQL queries against dump tables, preview rows, and export results to CSV.
Read Redo Log Reader Post Read Dump Reader Post
Offline Oracle File Inspection
-- Redo Log Reader: query parsed redo records SELECT SCN, OPERATION, TABLE_NAME, XID, SQL_REDO FROM REDO_CONTENTS ORDER BY SCN LIMIT 100; -- Oracle Dump Reader: query EXP/EXPDP dump data SELECT object_type, count(*) FROM tv GROUP BY object_type; ✓ Browse, query, and export without a running Oracle database

Common Recovery Scenarios

DBRECOVER has helped thousands of organizations recover from critical database failures. Here are some common scenarios where DBRECOVER excels.

  • No Backup Available When RMAN backups are missing or corrupted, extract data directly
  • Accidental DROP TABLE Recover dropped tables when flashback is not available
  • Hardware Failure Extract data from partially readable storage devices
  • Ransomware Attack Recover data from encrypted or partially damaged files
Dropped Table Recovery - GUI Steps
-- Oops! Table was dropped SQL> DROP TABLE important_data PURGE; -- Flashback not available? Use DBRECOVER GUI! Step 1: Open the datafile in DBRECOVER Step 2: Go to menu "Tools → Scan Dropped Objects" Step 3: Find IMPORTANT_DATA in results list Step 4: Right-click → "Recover Table" Step 5: Preview data → Click "Export" ✓ 523,847 rows recovered!

Evidence You Can Verify Before Purchase

Use the trial to produce your own evidence before paying: table visibility, row counts, previewed records, and export readiness can be checked on your damaged files without uploading your database.

Trial Verification Flow

  • 1. Open filesSYSTEM.DBF and target datafiles
  • 2. ScanDictionary or non-dictionary mode
  • 3. PreviewConfirm table structures and sample rows
  • 4. CountUse Examine Records Count before purchase

Sample Recovery Report

DatabaseOracle 19c
FailureORA-01194 / missing redo
Inputsystem01.dbf, users01.dbf
Detected127 tables
PreviewRows visible before purchase

What You Should See

The trial should show the schema, table name, record count, and sample records. If the preview shows the data you need, the license unlocks full export for that database name.

  • No uploadLocal file analysis
  • Export after licenseSQL or CSV
Example Export Output
-- SQL INSERT export generated after license activation INSERT INTO SCOTT.EMP (EMPNO, ENAME, JOB, SAL) VALUES (7369, 'SMITH', 'CLERK', 800); INSERT INTO SCOTT.EMP (EMPNO, ENAME, JOB, SAL) VALUES (7499, 'ALLEN', 'SALESMAN', 1600);
Anonymous Case

ORA-01194 Without Backup

A production database could not open after incomplete recovery. DBRECOVER scanned the remaining datafiles and exported business tables to SQL.

Outcome: core tables exported for rebuild.

Anonymous Case

ASM Metadata Damage

ASM access was unstable after storage failure. The recovery workflow focused on readable datafile extents and table-level extraction.

Outcome: readable tables recovered locally.

Anonymous Case

Ransomware Partial Encryption

Some datafile blocks were encrypted while other blocks remained readable. The trial preview identified which tables still had recoverable rows.

Outcome: recoverable rows verified before purchase.

Ready to Recover Your Data?

Download the free trial and test recovery on your datafiles. The trial version shows recoverable data - purchase to export.

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