What steps should I take if my MySQL data files are suspected to be corrupted, causing Error 1067?

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What steps should I take if my MySQL data files are suspected to be corrupted, causing Error 1067?
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If data file corruption is suspected, the best approach is to restore from a recent backup. If you don't have a backup, you can try using MySQL's `mysqlcheck` utility with the `--repair` option on your tables. However, this process carries risks and should be performed with caution and ideally after backing up the existing data directory.