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Databases usually contain crucial information for the proper function of almost every organization. So what is to be done when we find ourselves facing a corrupted database?
There are many symptoms that indicate that the database files are corrupted:
*the file doesn't load
* it asks for a password when none is set
* an error message appears.
The common error messages for mdb corruption are:
-"This database is in an unexpected state; Microsoft Access can't open it"
-"Unrecognized database format"
-"You do not have the necessary permissions to open this object. Please contact your system administrator."
-"The Microsoft Jet database engine stopped the process because you and another user are attempting to change the same data at the same time"
The main causes for Access mdb files corruption are: interrupted write operation, hardware-based corruption and opening and saving Access mdb files in another program. There are simple ways to avoid this kind of mdb corruption. Firt of all, you should always quit Access in the proper manner, that is by clicking Exit on the File menu. Abnormal termination almost always causes system errors so if Access closes unespectedly while writing it could automatically mark the database as corrupted.
That said, what do we do when our precautions fail?
The best and easiest way to repair corrupted or damaged databases is using specialized software. Cimaware´s AccessFix is the most recommendable recovery tool. This application is perfect to use in these cases. AccessFix works with Microsoft Access 95, 97, 2000, 2002, XP, 2003 and 2007 and recovers all of Access elements. It allows you to recover deleted or missing files and to fix and restore damaged or corrupted data in just a few steps. The manufacturer guarantees a complete recovery of your files, if you are unable to restore your data they will give you your money back. It sounds like it's worth the trial, isn't it?
You can download a free demo version for trial here and you can check out their other data recovery solutions for the Microsoft Office suite here
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