Topic: Reinstall SME Server .... need urgently help ...

[i-techzone]

hello ...

Hi, i need to know what the thing's that need to care about reinstall my SME 6.0.1.  I already use for 2 years. but my sme corrupted (mysql) and i can't repair mysql since i upgrade to 4.1.12 mysql server.

i don't want to format my hdd because of there are lot's of data in there (almost 160 GB).

anybody wiling to help me ...

[brianr]

Ideally you would back up the configuration and data to tape or desktop and re-install (you might need to deal with any "non standard" MySQL data specifically).  

However with 160gb you will be unable to do this.

I suggest you install a new HD, install to that - make sure the "old" drive is not connected while you do it.  Then re-connect the old drive, re-boot, and mount the drive and then copy the data over.