OfficeScan Server Database Problems

The OfficeScan server database does not function properly.

Explanation: The database may be corrupted.

Solutions:

A. Verify if the database is corrupted.

The following are signs of a corrupted database. Contact your Support provider if you believe the database is corrupted but does not exhibit any of these symptoms.

B. Fix a corrupted OfficeScan database.

  1. Export and then import client settings.

  2. Delete the *.TMP files in the \PCCSRV\HTTPDB folder because these are not necessary.

  3. Apply the latest OfficeScan patch to prevent future database corruption.

C. Restore a backed up OfficeScan database to replace a corrupted database.

  1. Stop the OfficeScan Master Service.

  2. Copy the database backup files in the \DBBackup folder to the \PCCSRV\HTTPDB folder.

  3. Restart the OfficeScan Master Service.

The message "Unable to back up database" displays when upgrading OfficeScan.

Explanation: The OfficeScan database files may be corrupted, locked, or too large to back up.

Solution:

  1. Go to the \PCCSRV\HTTPDB folder and delete any TMP files inside.

  2. Upgrade OfficeScan.

OR

  1. Stop all OfficeScan services. Change the Startup type of the services to "Disabled" by right-clicking the services and clicking Properties.

  2. Restart the server computer.

  3. Install OfficeScan.