TM data is corrupt

Hello,

 

I am a SDL Studio 2022 user, and when I try to open most of my TMs, I get the same error:

 Error message in Trados Studio stating 'TM data is corrupt'. The translation memory could not be opened and has been disabled. Suggests using a TM Repair application. OK button visible.

I’ve tried to repair them using the app, but it didn’t help…

 

What can I do to fix them?

 

Thank you in advance.



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[edited by: RWS Community AI at 4:06 PM (GMT 1) on 10 Jul 2025]
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  • Probability score: 0.7  

    Question improvement suggestion: Please provide the exact error message you are receiving when trying to open the TMs, as well as any specific steps you have already taken to resolve the issue.  

    In the meantime, based on the information you have provided, here is a suggested answer to your question:  

    Hello,  

    It sounds like you're experiencing a frustrating issue with your Translation Memories (TMs) in Trados Studio 2022. Here are some steps you can take to try and resolve the problem:  

    **Step 1:** **Check for Corruption**  

    - Open the affected TMs in the Translation Memory Management view of Trados Studio to see if they are indeed corrupted.  

    **Step 2:** **Repair the TM**  

    - If the TMs are corrupted, try using the SDL TM Repair tool. You can download it from the RWS AppStore. After installation, it will appear under the Add-Ins ribbon as "TM Repair."  

    **Step 3:** **Rename the Repository File**  

    - Close Trados Studio.  

    - Navigate to the following location on your computer:  

     `C:\Users\[Your User Name]\App Data\Local\Trados\Trados Studio\Studio17`  

    - Find the file named `Translation Memory Repository.xml` and rename it to `Translation Memory Repository_old.xml`.  

    - Restart Trados Studio and check if the issue persists.  

    **Step 4:** **Backup and Restore**  

    - If the above steps do not resolve the issue, consider restoring your TMs from a backup if you have one. Regular backups can prevent data loss in such situations.  

    **Step 5:** **Create a New TM**  

    - If the TM is still not working, you can create a new TM and try importing the existing TM into it.  

    If you continue to experience issues, please provide the exact error message you are receiving, as this will help in diagnosing the problem further.  

    I hope this answer addressed your question. If not, please reject the answer, add the question improvement suggestion information, and click the RWS Community AI checkbox on the right to try again.  

    RWS Community AI

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  • All my TMs stopped working. I receive the same error message (find it below), and none of the options given by your AI worked.



    Error message in Trados Studio stating 'TM data is corrupt' with details about a translation memory file that could not be opened and instructions to repair it using a TM Repair application.

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    [edited by: RWS Community AI at 11:16 PM (GMT 1) on 10 Jul 2025]