access database

[hacheres]

hi to all,
I have an issue with MS Access 2013 database, today it has showed me an error - Unrecognized database format. I didn't know how to open the database. Has someone stumbled upon such message?

[virtuo]

Sounds like your DB file is corrupt - have you got a backup?

[Andrew_DBA]

Hi,

Restoring from backup is the best option.
If it is a split database then try to delete all link tables otherwise try compact and repair to fix the error.

Good Luck!

[Dashers]

Open access, go to the database tools tab, select compact and repair database.

Make sure you have a backup.

[ultrasbm]

I would seriously consider re-making the database in a more robust Database Format, and use something like Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Express Edition (Or even a paid-for version if you're feeling particularly rich)