Since a few days I cant access into my Keepass portable apps(on USB basis,// Keepass 2.35 version), when plu in Master Passport to log in appear as
" G:/Keepass(2.35)/XSL/Mypass.kdbx
the specified file could not be found"
I dont have Key file or access through Windows passport, only registered with Master Passport onto Keepass.
Afraid I have accidentally deleted or corrupted my Keepass database, .kdbx type of file(cant find it at nowhere as Application manager, PC, Registry director...)
Other files concerns to Keepass portable app are in place where left as well as Keepass.config.xml, Keepass.exe.config, Keepass.chm...
I need technical support to fix this matter Remotely, Kindly advise your disponibility along withing fees?
Greetings
James Bertill
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If your database is stored on the USB key then it may have a different drive letter. You can find it by opening Explorer and navigating to the USB key. If the database still exists you can open KeePass, cancel any dialogs, then select File > Open > Open File and navigate to the database.
You must NOT store the database only on the USB key. Make a regular backup from the USB key to a hard disk / cloud.
cheers, Paul
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Thank you for your prompt reply at first think! I did as you suggested below with no result. So I have all other kind of files refers to Keepass app as KeepasslibC64.dll, KeepasslibC32.dll, Keepass.exe.config, debug.log, .....config.xml,
and other files in XSL as showed below link for your reference.
Keepass was installed version at beginning after that moved to USB portable option. May be all of files remained in PC or USB helps to create a new Mypassport.kdbx database file that makes possible to log in again?
I need a technician helps who can create a new .kdbx by using existent files refers to Keepass portable app or find it somewhere moved in PC/USB.
I have not suffice knowledge to do all of this or afraid to do while trying to do and lost existent files or overwrithing them..
Greetings
James
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That registry entry has no info and is also not applicable for a portable installation.
If you don't make backups of importand files you are alone
and no technician can help you.
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All of your data is, or was, in a KBDX file somewhere. Unless you can find that file it is probably impossible for anybody to retrieve your data whatever level of skill or knowledge they have or however much you pay them.
If you have deleted the file and, it is not in any recycle bin, it is lost. I have not used it for years but there is (or used to be) software that will search for deleted files and attempt to reconstruct them. The chances of successful data recovery however are very small and diminish rapidly if you continue to use your computer as the deleted disk sectors containing the file data can be overwritten with new data.
If your file is still there any local computer and you just can't find it then any competent local support professional might be able to do a more complete search to find your fle. This requires physical access to your computer. It is not something we can do and there would be no guarantee of success.
This is why you must always have a backup copy!
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Try this command in a command window to search drive G:
dir g:*.kdbx /s /a
Same for other drives, using the appropriate drive letter, of course. It could take a while to search big drives.
Note that KeePass databases don't have to be named * .kdbx , but that is the default. If you are somebody who would decide to be tricky by overriding the default and naming the database peoria38.jpg, then it would be much trickier to find.
Regarding backups, consider what you would miss if your drive failed. If you want to plan further, imagine what computer data you would miss after a house fire.
Last edit: Rethread 2022-01-15
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Thank you for your guide , however it did not work(see screensot of results on command attached for your reference.)
I dont have any idea if Database has been named, at least not by me!(it is personal PC),
Just one detail that may be important for this case: appeard an error text while save and close Keepass portable app in past days(08.01.22) as a windows error no lt to close properly the application(no remember full text, no paid much more attention then unfortunately), that error window asked if I want to continue to keep on going the app or close it and assuming even with this error!) I closed app immediately unfortunately, after that tried to re open it but appared error as "the specified file could not be found"(see screen)
Thank you for your a few emails in details and intent to help me over this matter, however due to lack of IT experince, I really dont know if there is any metod to update Keepass app w/o having access into(due to lost database .kdbx file , system prevent me to log in)
Or
you mean download a new version on PC and use "find file "option from new version?
Afraid it can create a confuse between files of old and new versions? That may cause overwritting of old file or lost forever of database in PC/USB somewhere?
Recovering file by Signature basis; Keepass does not ive suffice explanation as how should to put all dates on Command line, better if there were been some screenshot that show all steps to understand better by everyone...even someone wit less knowledge over IT issues like me...
Let me know wat do you think?
Greetings
James
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As Samir says, download 2.50 portable, extract the files to a temporary folder on your computer (C:\KP).
Close any KeePass windows you have.
Double click on KeePass.exe in C:\KP.
Use the find file option.
cheers, Paul
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Know what disk your KeePass KDBX database file is stored on, navigate to it and open it in KeePass.
Use KeePass to search for the KDBX file based on file name extension ("Quick" option) across all connected disks or in a specific folder or on a specific disk.
Use KeePass to search for the KDBX file based on file signature ("Normal" option) across all connected disks or in a specific folder or on a specific disk.
Use a disk editor to manually search for the magic number 03 D9 A2 9A 67 FB 4B B5, and then if found, extract a sizeable chunk of data (beyond the likely upper bound of the file length) for each occurrence and then import each file one by one in KeePass "Repair Mode" and inspect each file. If you have more than one file to work through, you will likely benefit from merging them in the end.
Knowing where your KDBX file was stored greatly reduces the amount of guess work and effort. So even if you have accidentally deleted the file, or files (in case you had more than one), you want to start off in the most likely storage location. In your case this seems to be the external USB flash drive.
Last edit: Samir 2022-01-16
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I had something similar happen to me 6 years ago. As part of the upgrade process to Windows 10 my KeePass file was corrupted. This was my first memory of using Windows 10. Talk about first impression! And as if to mock me or poke fun at me, Microsoft had this marketing slogan: "All your files are right where you left them"
It went on to do a disk check after a successful upgrade and a reboot, and it found my KeePass database file and thought "hmm, this looks corrupted, let me fix this for you", gave me a 5 second countdown to abort the operation, and then started "fixing" (in fact corrupting) my KeePass database file. I left the computer unattended as it was nearing the finish line to get a cup of coffee to celebrate, and as I came back, all I could see was "3... 2... 1..." and off it went, "fixing your stuff".
I was too afraid to cut the power and cause more damage than good, as there was no abort option once it started, so I allowed it to finish it's "fixing" operation. Sure enough, it fixed me up real good. It took me several weeks to get something like 90% of my KeePass data back.
There was nothing else affected by this operation, it had only singled out this one file for some dumb Microsoft reason. The disk was a recently purchased WD Caviar Red NAS disk that I used as my internal archive disk and it should not have had any bad sectors or integrity issues on the filesystem, and it absolutely showed no signs or warnings of such issues prior to upgrading to Windows 10.
So I know first hand that a lot can be recovered if you know what you're doing. The "Repair Mode" in KeePass is an absolutely brilliant and powerful feature that helps you deal with such situations. But the very easiest way to deal with a missing database is to try to locate it, assuming the file still exists on the file system but has just been misplaced.
I don't recall seeing this "Find Files" option in KeePass before, so this is likely a more recent addition and I would recommend using this first instead of using File Explorer or other Windows tools to locate KeePass files.
Last edit: Samir 2022-01-16
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Select drive letter G or wherever you think your KDBX file was last seen or where you may have an old copy.
Select Quick option to search based on file name extension.
If this does not yield a list of files, you can repeat these steps but select Normal instead of Quick. You can see an example here of what to expect if files are found.
Created a new Portable Keepass(2.50) on a new USB while able to use new search option as above you showed "File > Open > Find Files (In Folder)" on all Disks(inc old USB), I afraid to update old Keepass(2.35) to latest one with this option(reason why lack of my knowledge may cause an unrecoverable error on files).
Anyway in finally found 3 database files as screen below link! Tried all of 3 with Old Keepass app(2.35) no one worked, not sure whhy re produced 3 example(each one different to other as content)?, Not sure if I made something wrong that may be caused re producing of multible databases?
Good morning,
Since a few days I cant access into my Keepass portable apps(on USB basis,// Keepass 2.35 version), when plu in Master Passport to log in appear as
" G:/Keepass(2.35)/XSL/Mypass.kdbx
the specified file could not be found"
I dont have Key file or access through Windows passport, only registered with Master Passport onto Keepass.
Afraid I have accidentally deleted or corrupted my Keepass database, .kdbx type of file(cant find it at nowhere as Application manager, PC, Registry director...)
Other files concerns to Keepass portable app are in place where left as well as Keepass.config.xml, Keepass.exe.config, Keepass.chm...
I need technical support to fix this matter Remotely, Kindly advise your disponibility along withing fees?
Greetings
James Bertill
We do not provide remote support of any kind.
If your database is stored on the USB key then it may have a different drive letter. You can find it by opening Explorer and navigating to the USB key. If the database still exists you can open KeePass, cancel any dialogs, then select File > Open > Open File and navigate to the database.
You must NOT store the database only on the USB key. Make a regular backup from the USB key to a hard disk / cloud.
cheers, Paul
Hi Paul,
Thank you for your prompt reply at first think! I did as you suggested below with no result. So I have all other kind of files refers to Keepass app as KeepasslibC64.dll, KeepasslibC32.dll, Keepass.exe.config, debug.log, .....config.xml,
and other files in XSL as showed below link for your reference.
http://prntscr.com/26dy4iv
Keepass was installed version at beginning after that moved to USB portable option. May be all of files remained in PC or USB helps to create a new Mypassport.kdbx database file that makes possible to log in again?
I need a technician helps who can create a new .kdbx by using existent files refers to Keepass portable app or find it somewhere moved in PC/USB.
I have not suffice knowledge to do all of this or afraid to do while trying to do and lost existent files or overwrithing them..
Greetings
James
Hi Paul
Additional info;
I found some files on Registry directory by extention finished as .kdbx that may be helps to extract or fix it?
See please screenshot attached here
Greetings
James
That registry entry has no info and is also not applicable for a portable installation.
If you don't make backups of importand files you are alone
and no technician can help you.
Hi
Can we notable to benefit below Keepass files to create a new database fil with all past info in and lo in with this new .kdbx file created?
Greetings
James
All of your data is, or was, in a KBDX file somewhere. Unless you can find that file it is probably impossible for anybody to retrieve your data whatever level of skill or knowledge they have or however much you pay them.
If you have deleted the file and, it is not in any recycle bin, it is lost. I have not used it for years but there is (or used to be) software that will search for deleted files and attempt to reconstruct them. The chances of successful data recovery however are very small and diminish rapidly if you continue to use your computer as the deleted disk sectors containing the file data can be overwritten with new data.
If your file is still there any local computer and you just can't find it then any competent local support professional might be able to do a more complete search to find your fle. This requires physical access to your computer. It is not something we can do and there would be no guarantee of success.
This is why you must always have a backup copy!
Try this command in a command window to search drive G:
dir g:*.kdbx /s /a
Same for other drives, using the appropriate drive letter, of course. It could take a while to search big drives.
Note that KeePass databases don't have to be named * .kdbx , but that is the default. If you are somebody who would decide to be tricky by overriding the default and naming the database peoria38.jpg, then it would be much trickier to find.
Regarding backups, consider what you would miss if your drive failed. If you want to plan further, imagine what computer data you would miss after a house fire.
Last edit: Rethread 2022-01-15
Thank you for your guide , however it did not work(see screensot of results on command attached for your reference.)
I dont have any idea if Database has been named, at least not by me!(it is personal PC),
Just one detail that may be important for this case: appeard an error text while save and close Keepass portable app in past days(08.01.22) as a windows error no lt to close properly the application(no remember full text, no paid much more attention then unfortunately), that error window asked if I want to continue to keep on going the app or close it and assuming even with this error!) I closed app immediately unfortunately, after that tried to re open it but appared error as "the specified file could not be found"(see screen)
Greetings
James
Sorry, 2nd screen added fyi here that shows result of your solution proposed previously email
Something wrong I completed on Command here ?
Greetings
James
KeePass can search for database files for you.
File > Open > Find File > Normal
Let KeePass search all your disks.
cheers, Paul
Dear Paul,
" KeePass can search for database files for you.
File > Open > Find File > Normal "
I suppose above is a new command added on Keepass that option I dont have on my actual Keepass portable version(2.35)
I try as
File > Open > Search file on up box(see screen link below)
http://prntscr.com/26e3a8j
So how should I proceed with?
Let me know what do you think over?
Greetings
James
The latest version of KeePass can be found here:
https://keepass.info/download.html
This includes 2.50 which is the latest version and first version of year 2022, and is available as a portable program as well.
Is there any particular reason why you can't use the latest version?
Dear Samir,
Thank you for your a few emails in details and intent to help me over this matter, however due to lack of IT experince, I really dont know if there is any metod to update Keepass app w/o having access into(due to lost database .kdbx file , system prevent me to log in)
Or
you mean download a new version on PC and use "find file "option from new version?
Afraid it can create a confuse between files of old and new versions? That may cause overwritting of old file or lost forever of database in PC/USB somewhere?
Recovering file by Signature basis; Keepass does not ive suffice explanation as how should to put all dates on Command line, better if there were been some screenshot that show all steps to understand better by everyone...even someone wit less knowledge over IT issues like me...
Let me know wat do you think?
Greetings
James
As Samir says, download 2.50 portable, extract the files to a temporary folder on your computer (C:\KP).
Close any KeePass windows you have.
Double click on KeePass.exe in C:\KP.
Use the find file option.
cheers, Paul
It all basically comes down to this.
Knowing where your KDBX file was stored greatly reduces the amount of guess work and effort. So even if you have accidentally deleted the file, or files (in case you had more than one), you want to start off in the most likely storage location. In your case this seems to be the external USB flash drive.
Last edit: Samir 2022-01-16
Hi again Samir
I found some .kdbx files in Registry directory(see attachment) is it help me or not relevant?
Greetings
James
Ignore the registry data, it is of no use to you.
Follow the instructions in this post.
https://sourceforge.net/p/keepass/discussion/329221/thread/9cb4ae65be/?limit=25#1c93
cheers, Paul
I had something similar happen to me 6 years ago. As part of the upgrade process to Windows 10 my KeePass file was corrupted. This was my first memory of using Windows 10. Talk about first impression! And as if to mock me or poke fun at me, Microsoft had this marketing slogan: "All your files are right where you left them"
It went on to do a disk check after a successful upgrade and a reboot, and it found my KeePass database file and thought "hmm, this looks corrupted, let me fix this for you", gave me a 5 second countdown to abort the operation, and then started "fixing" (in fact corrupting) my KeePass database file. I left the computer unattended as it was nearing the finish line to get a cup of coffee to celebrate, and as I came back, all I could see was "3... 2... 1..." and off it went, "fixing your stuff".
I was too afraid to cut the power and cause more damage than good, as there was no abort option once it started, so I allowed it to finish it's "fixing" operation. Sure enough, it fixed me up real good. It took me several weeks to get something like 90% of my KeePass data back.
There was nothing else affected by this operation, it had only singled out this one file for some dumb Microsoft reason. The disk was a recently purchased WD Caviar Red NAS disk that I used as my internal archive disk and it should not have had any bad sectors or integrity issues on the filesystem, and it absolutely showed no signs or warnings of such issues prior to upgrading to Windows 10.
So I know first hand that a lot can be recovered if you know what you're doing. The "Repair Mode" in KeePass is an absolutely brilliant and powerful feature that helps you deal with such situations. But the very easiest way to deal with a missing database is to try to locate it, assuming the file still exists on the file system but has just been misplaced.
I don't recall seeing this "Find Files" option in KeePass before, so this is likely a more recent addition and I would recommend using this first instead of using File Explorer or other Windows tools to locate KeePass files.
Last edit: Samir 2022-01-16
If this does not yield a list of files, you can repeat these steps but select Normal instead of Quick. You can see an example here of what to expect if files are found.
Last edit: Samir 2022-01-16
Hi Samir,
In last days I proceed as follow to solve matter;
Created a new Portable Keepass(2.50) on a new USB while able to use new search option as above you showed "File > Open > Find Files (In Folder)" on all Disks(inc old USB), I afraid to update old Keepass(2.35) to latest one with this option(reason why lack of my knowledge may cause an unrecoverable error on files).
Anyway in finally found 3 database files as screen below link! Tried all of 3 with Old Keepass app(2.35) no one worked, not sure whhy re produced 3 example(each one different to other as content)?, Not sure if I made something wrong that may be caused re producing of multible databases?
http://prntscr.com/26geekc
Greetings
James
It seems you do not have a copy of the database on your machine. If you have a backup, now is the time to restore it.
cheers, Paul