{"id":104809,"date":"2022-08-08T12:01:01","date_gmt":"2022-08-08T12:01:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/?p=104809"},"modified":"2025-11-03T17:48:09","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T17:48:09","slug":"how-to-fix-damage-to-the-file-was-so-extensive-that-repairs-were-not-possible-excel-error","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-damage-to-the-file-was-so-extensive-that-repairs-were-not-possible-excel-error\/","title":{"rendered":"How to fix &#8220;damage to the file was so extensive that repairs were not possible\u201d Excel error?"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p>When opening a workbook in Microsoft Excel 2003 or later, you may encounter an error message,<\/p><p><em>&ldquo;Damage to the file was so extensive that repairs were not possible. Excel attempted to recover your formulas and values, but some data may have been lost or corrupted.&rdquo;<\/em><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-104825 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" width=\"505\" height=\"210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-1.png 748w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-1-300x125.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 505px) 100vw, 505px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><p>The error message may also occur while exporting an Excel file. Let&rsquo;s find out what causes this error and what we can do to fix it.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"reasons-behind-&ldquo;damage-to-the-file-was-so-extensive-that-repairs-were-not-possible&rdquo;-error\">Reasons Behind &ldquo;Damage to the File Was So Extensive That Repairs Were Not Possible&rdquo; Error<\/h2><p>Your Excel file may be corrupt, oversized, virus-afflicted, etc., which can trigger this error and make the repair impossible. Below are some common reasons.<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Large or oversized excel files hindering export<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data restore errors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Field length of a cell is more than 256 characters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Software conflicts, viruses, network failure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unable to open files in upgraded versions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Errors on output exceeding 64000 rows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limited system resources (such as RAM, internal memory)<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>In a nutshell, the error generally happens if Excel discovers unreadable content, which may also interrupt file saving in Excel.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-resolve-&ldquo;damage-to-the-file-was-so-extensive-that-repairs-were-not-possible&rdquo;-error?\">How to Resolve &ldquo;Damage to the File Was So Extensive That Repairs Were Not Possible&rdquo; Error?<\/h2><p>Here are a few methods you can follow to fix or resolve the Excel repair error. &nbsp;<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-1-perform-basic-troubleshooting\">Method 1: Perform Basic Troubleshooting<\/h3><p>When opening a corrupt workbook, Microsoft Excel automatically initiates the file recovery mode to repair the corrupt file. However, if it fails to perform automatic recovery, then follow these basic troubleshooting steps:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This error mainly happens when you try to open the Excel file in an upgraded version. &nbsp;Try to open the file in an older version of Excel. You might be able to open it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try saving the file with a different file name.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a different file extension to save the file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can save the Excel file as HTML and then open it. However, an HTML file might not save conditional formatting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Close other opened applications on the system which may be causing the error.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select less data for export at once.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delete worksheets if copied from another document; for instance, delete any file or screenshots you have imported.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the file on another system.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>If the error persists, then use the manual method to repair a workbook using the below steps:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the &ldquo;<strong>File<\/strong>&rdquo; tab.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-2.png\" alt=\"Go the File Tab in Excel\" class=\"wp-image-104826 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" width=\"480\" height=\"275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-2.png 847w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-2-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-2-768x441.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select<strong> Open <\/strong>and select the damaged spreadsheet from the <strong>Recent Workbooks <\/strong>section on the right, if listed. However, if you cannot find the file in the<strong> Recent Workbooks<\/strong> section, click on&nbsp;&ldquo;<strong>Browse<\/strong>&rdquo; and choose the <strong>corrupted workbook<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-3.png\" alt=\"Click on Open and browse the corrupted workbook\" class=\"wp-image-104836 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" width=\"305\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-3.png 741w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-3-247x300.png 247w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 305px) 100vw, 305px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click the drop-down arrow on the<strong> Open<\/strong> tab and select <strong>Open and Repair<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-4.png\" alt=\"after selecting the corrupt excel, click on the drop-down next to Open and click on Open and Repair\" class=\"wp-image-104837 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" width=\"211\" height=\"217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-4.png 353w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-4-291x300.png 291w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 211px) 100vw, 211px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-2-check-if-exporting-a-heavy-file-is-causing-resource-limitations-in-excel\">Method 2: Check if exporting a Heavy File is Causing Resource Limitations in Excel<\/h3><p>Sometimes, when you try to export an Excel sheet carrying a huge database, you may face memory errors in older Excel versions like Excel 2003. Here, you&rsquo;ll have to decrease the amount of data as Excel 2003 does not permit exporting extensive data beyond a limit. However, modern versions such as Excel 2007, 2010 &amp; 2016 allow exporting a large amount of data and utilize more RAM than the older versions.<\/p><p>Following are some other workarounds:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use a lesser number of query presentation fields to re-generate the query. Then, again re-enter those fields.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decrease the multi-line string field data text up to 8000 characters.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-3-copy-macros-and-data-to-another-workbook-empty-in-an-advanced-excel-version\">Method 3: Copy Macros and Data to Another Workbook (Empty) in an Advanced Excel version:<\/h3><p>If the issue is occurring due to version incompatibility, i.e., if the file opens easily in the older version but shows errors in the new version. You can:<\/p><p><strong>Use the older version to open the file or copy the data or macros in an empty workbook of the new version of Excel. &nbsp;<\/strong><\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-copying-the-macros-in-the-workstation\">Copying the Macros in the Workstation<\/h4><p>In Microsoft Excel, you can use the<strong> Visual Basic Editor <\/strong>to open the workbook with macro on another workbook by copying the macro. Both VBA tools and Macros appear in the Developer section of the excel file. This option is disabled by default. So first, you need to enable it.<\/p><p>Follow the instructions to enable it:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open Excel and go to <strong>File<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Options.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-5.png\" alt=\"In the file menu, go to Options\" class=\"wp-image-104838 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" width=\"272\" height=\"316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-5.png 442w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-5-258x300.png 258w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 272px) 100vw, 272px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click &ldquo;<strong>Customize Ribbon.<\/strong>&rdquo;<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-6.png\" alt=\"In Excel options, click on Customize Ribbon\" class=\"wp-image-104839 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" width=\"448\" height=\"209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-6.png 975w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-6-300x140.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-6-768x358.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 448px) 100vw, 448px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Look at the right side of the pane and ensure the <strong>Developer <\/strong>tab is checked.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-7.png\" alt='At the right side, make sure that the \"Developer\" box is checked' class=\"wp-image-104840 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" width=\"519\" height=\"292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-7.png 975w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-7-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-7-768x433.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 519px) 100vw, 519px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Once you have enabled the <strong>Developer <\/strong>tab, follow the steps to copy the macro from one workbook to another:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First, open both the workbooks- the workbook containing the macro and the workbook in which you need to copy the macros.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Locate the <strong>Developer<\/strong> tab.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-8.png\" alt=\"Developer tab in Ribbon\" class=\"wp-image-104841 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" width=\"529\" height=\"329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-8.png 692w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-8-300x186.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 529px) 100vw, 529px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select <strong>Visual Basic <\/strong>to display the &ldquo;<strong>Visual Basic Editor<\/strong>.&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-9.png\" alt=\"Click on Visual Basic in the Developer Tab\" class=\"wp-image-104842 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" width=\"509\" height=\"309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-9.png 738w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-9-300x182.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 509px) 100vw, 509px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the View menu in the Visual Basic Editor.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-10.png\" alt=\"Go to the View menu in the Visual Basic Editor\" class=\"wp-image-104843 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" width=\"415\" height=\"371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-10.png 647w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-10-300x268.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 415px) 100vw, 415px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select <strong>Project Explorer<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-11.png\" alt=\"Click on Project Explorer from the View Menu\" class=\"wp-image-104847 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" width=\"366\" height=\"407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-11.png 478w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-11-270x300.png 270w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 366px) 100vw, 366px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the <strong>Project Explorer<\/strong> window, drag the module you need to copy to the destination workbook. For example:<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-12.png\" alt=\"In project explorer, Drag the module you need to copy to the destination workbook\" class=\"wp-image-104849 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" width=\"357\" height=\"303\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-12.png 488w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-12-300x255.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 357px) 100vw, 357px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><p><strong>Module 1<\/strong> has been copied from <strong>Book2.xlsm<\/strong> to <strong>Book1.xlsm<\/strong><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-4-restore-the-backup-file\">Method 4- Restore the backup file<\/h3><p>The workbook backup helps to open the corrupted or mistakenly deleted file. Sometimes, the issue can be fixed using the <strong>Recover Unsaved Workbook<\/strong> option in Excel. Here&rsquo;s the list of steps to recover the files in Microsoft Excel:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the <strong>File<\/strong> tab on Excel.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-13.png\" alt=\"Go to the File Menu\" class=\"wp-image-104850 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" width=\"533\" height=\"291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-13.png 945w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-13-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-13-768x420.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <strong>Open<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-14.png\" alt=\"Click on Open \" class=\"wp-image-104851 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" width=\"332\" height=\"291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-14.png 486w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-14-300x263.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 332px) 100vw, 332px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Search on the top-left of the screen to click <strong>Recent Workbooks<\/strong> as below:<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-15.png\" alt=\"Click on Recent \" class=\"wp-image-104852 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" width=\"367\" height=\"190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-15.png 487w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-15-300x155.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 367px) 100vw, 367px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Next, scroll down to the bottom.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the &ldquo;<strong>Recover unsaved workbooks<\/strong>&rdquo; button.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-16.png\" alt=\"At the bottom, click on Recover unsaved workbooks\" class=\"wp-image-104853 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" width=\"428\" height=\"259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-16.png 610w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-16-300x181.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 428px) 100vw, 428px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scroll and find the lost file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now double-click on the<strong> file<\/strong> to open.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.stellarinfo.com\/StellarRepairforExcel-Blog.exe\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"252\" height=\"72\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/images\/free-download-windows.png\" alt=\"Stellar Repair for Excel\" class=\"wp-image-91389 apply-gradient-on-post-images\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h3><p>&ldquo;<strong>Damage to the file was so extensive that repairs were not possible<\/strong>&rdquo; error can be fixed with the above troubleshooting methods or by using a third-party Excel repair tool, like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/repair-excel-file.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stellar Repair for Excel<\/a><\/strong>. Although There are no standard resolutions to fix the excel error as they may vary with different scenarios. In some cases, the manual methods might be time-consuming or fail to fix the error or recover the excel file. Hence, using an excel file repair tool may be the best option! It extracts data from the corrupted file and saves it to a new Excel workbook, which you can open and edit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When opening a workbook in Microsoft Excel 2003 or later, you may&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-damage-to-the-file-was-so-extensive-that-repairs-were-not-possible-excel-error\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">How to fix &#8220;damage to the file was so extensive that repairs were not possible\u201d Excel error?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":134421,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-104809","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-file-repair","entry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the 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