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Database 1: What is the correct way to rebuild a database?

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Database 1: What is the correct way to rebuild a database?

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CAUTION: Do not attempt to rebuild any database without first creating a backup copy of it. If any data loss occurs during the rebuild process it may be unrecoverable. Remember that each database consists of two files, *.RMD and *.RMX. • Create a backup of the database in question. Open Windows Explorer and navigate to the directory that contains the database. If located on a network drive, copy the *.RMD (not the *.RMX) file to a convenient location on your local hard drive such as the desktop. If the database is on your local drive make a copy of the *.RMD (not the *.RMX) file and paste it onto your desktop. • Close all open programs. If Reference Manager is closed, launch it and make sure that all open databases are closed. • Within Reference Manager, select Rebuild Database from the Tools menu. Browse and select the *.RMD file that you saved to your desktop and Rebuild it. Read the warning message, then click OK and the rebuild process will begin. • Once the database rebuild has fi

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