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Fixing MDB File Corruption Error Message
Like any files, MDB (Access database) files are no exception to corruption. Few most common scenarios under which MDB file corruption might take place are improper system shutdown, header damage, application bugs, and virus attack. Two major hazards that a database user encounters after his/her MDB file gets corrupted are – unmountability of database and inaccessibility of database records. In most situations of MDB file corruption, the database user encounters an error message that can be surmounted by using an inbuilt repair utility named 'Compact and Repair'. This utility is a powerful application that gets installed at the time of MS Access installation. While the utility ensures complete and systematic repair of MDB files in most cases, there are still some possibilities of its failure. For situations where this utility fails to resolve the error message, you will need to use a third-party repair mdb file application.
One of the error message that appears after your MDB file gets corrupted is mentioned below:
“Microsoft Office Access was unable to open the file '|'. The file may not be an Access file, the
path or filename specified may be incorrect, or the file can not be opened exclusively. To
repair the file manually, on the File menu, point to Manage Database, and then click Compact
and Repair Database”
As specified in the error message, the file can not be opened by MS Office Access. After the error message appears, the data saved in the MDB file becomes inaccessible.
Cause:
Two main reasons responsible for corruption, and thus appearanve of the above error message are discussed below:
1.The file path is not correct.
2.The file is corrupted.
Resolution:
To resolve the above error message, follow the below steps:
1.Ensure that the file path is correct.
2.In case of file corruption, use 'Compact and Repair' utility to repair the file. However, if this utility fails to resolve the error message and you have not maintained any backup, then you will need to opt for an effective third-party MDB File Repair software. Such MDB Repair tools use effective, yet safe repair mechanisms to repair corrupt files after every logical crash.
One of the error message that appears after your MDB file gets corrupted is mentioned below:
“Microsoft Office Access was unable to open the file '|'. The file may not be an Access file, the
path or filename specified may be incorrect, or the file can not be opened exclusively. To
repair the file manually, on the File menu, point to Manage Database, and then click Compact
and Repair Database”
As specified in the error message, the file can not be opened by MS Office Access. After the error message appears, the data saved in the MDB file becomes inaccessible.
Cause:
Two main reasons responsible for corruption, and thus appearanve of the above error message are discussed below:
1.The file path is not correct.
2.The file is corrupted.
Resolution:
To resolve the above error message, follow the below steps:
1.Ensure that the file path is correct.
2.In case of file corruption, use 'Compact and Repair' utility to repair the file. However, if this utility fails to resolve the error message and you have not maintained any backup, then you will need to opt for an effective third-party MDB File Repair software. Such MDB Repair tools use effective, yet safe repair mechanisms to repair corrupt files after every logical crash.
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