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What steps should I take to resolve a corrupted MySQL data file causing XAMPP MySQL to crash?
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First, try repairing the table using the `myisamchk` command-line tool. Navigate to the MySQL data directory (usually `xampp/mysql/data`) and run `myisamchk -r .MYI`. If repair fails, restoring from a recent backup is the best option. If no backup exists, data recovery might be possible with specialized tools, but it's not guaranteed.