Recover Access Files using Access Database Recovery Software

Microsoft Access is a database management system (DBMS) developed by Microsoft, which combines the relational Microsoft Jet Database Engine with a graphical user interface and software development tools. It is part of the Microsoft Office suite of applications and is included in the Professional and higher editions or available as a standalone product.

Microsoft Access stores data using its proprietary format, which is based on the Access Jet Database Engine. It also has the capability to import or establish direct links to data stored in other applications and databases. An Access file typically carries the file extension .mdb (in Microsoft Office Access 2003 and earlier versions) and .accdb (in Microsoft Office Access 2007 and later).

If you lose important access files on your hard disk, you can retrieve them with the assistance of file recovery software.

Free Access Data Recovery Software (Recommended)

Tools Data Recovery Wizard is a FREE, efficient, secure, and user-friendly solution for recovering lost Access files from any storage device. It offers effortless and rapid data recovery options to retrieve your missing data. Typically, if the lost file is not corrupted or overwritten, Tools Free Data Recovery Software can recover it with ease. Moreover, it boasts several other notable features:

• 100% secure and clean installation process.
• Restore your lost data after formatting your device.
• Efficiently recover data lost due to accidental deletion or virus attacks.
• In case of a corrupted hard drive, regain access to your data with this software.
• Retrieve all kinds of lost files: photos, documents, videos, audio, emails, compressed files, and more.
• Recover files even from a crashed Windows operating system. Boot using a downloadable WinPE when your system fails to start or crashes.

How to Recover Microsoft Access Files

Download this Access recovery freeware, and you can retrieve lost Access data with just a few simple clicks.

Step 1. Launch the Data Recovery Wizard tool. Select the drive where you lost your files and initiate the scanning process. This software enables you to retrieve lost data from various devices, including HDD, SSD, USB drives, SD cards, pen drives, cameras, and more.

Step 2. Browse the complete scan results. You can select the file type you need by clicking on the file type filter. The data recovery software supports over 1000 file types, including photos, videos, documents, emails, audio files, and many more.

Step 3. Select the files you wish to preview. Click "Recover" and specify a storage location to save the retrieved data.

Additional Tip: Repair Access Database and Restore Access Files

1. Restore the database from a backup file.

2. Delete the .ldb file that is automatically created by the Jet database engine when the database is opened.

3. Utilize the Jet Compact Utility, which is specifically designed to address minor corruption issues in the Access database.

4. Remove all compiled VBA code from the database. This can be accomplished using the following command-line switch from Microsoft:

C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\MsAccess.exe /decompile C:\DatabasePath\FileName.mdb This command decompiles an Access database. It should be run in the Command Prompt to remove any compiled code from the Access database located at "C:\DatabasePath\FileName.mdb". The "/decompile" switch tells Microsoft Access to remove the compiled cache, which can help resolve issues with corrupted or outdated code.

Note: You may need to modify the path shown above for MsAccess.exe if you installed it in a different location.

5. Utilize the built-in Access 2010 "Compact & Repair" feature. Here are the steps to repair Access database corruption using this feature: 1. Open Microsoft Access 2010. 2. Click on the "File" tab in the top-left corner of the screen. 3. In the File menu, select "Info" to view the database properties and options. 4. Under the "Info" section, click on "Manage Database" or "Advanced Options," depending on your version. 5. A drop-down list will appear; choose "Compact & Repair Database." 6. A dialog box may ask you to save a copy of the original database before proceeding. It's recommended to do so as a backup. 7. Click "OK" to start the compact and repair process. Access will compress the database to remove any unnecessary data and attempt to fix any corruption issues. 8. Once the process is complete, Access will display a message indicating that the operation has finished. 9. Close and reopen the repaired database to ensure it's functioning correctly. Remember that while "Compact & Repair" can often resolve corruption issues, it might not always be successful. In severe cases, you may need to restore from a backup or seek professional assistance.

1. Open MS Access (not the database file) and navigate to Database Tools > Compact & Repair Database. 2. Locate the corrupted database file and click "OK". 3. Upon completion of the process, the selected database file will be corrected.

6. Follow these steps to import the corrupted database into a new Access 2010 database file:

1. Open Microsoft Access and create a new database file. 2. Click on "Import" under the "External Data" tab to import an Access database.

7. In the next window that appears, click "Browse" and locate the database file that you want to import.

Translate into English: 1. Specify the location and method for storing data in the new database, then click "OK." 2. In the following window, select all the database objects you wish to import, and click "OK."

8. If database corruption remains unresolved despite attempting all the aforementioned techniques, the recommended solution is to purchase a high-quality third-party Access database repair software or to submit the database to a professional Access repair service.