Usually, MS Access users save a copy of their file on an external storage medium like CD, Pen drive, etc. Thisis used like a backup, for future requirement. But, the problem arises when the Access database (MDB file) stored on the external storage medium gets corrupted, and you lose your main file that was stored in your system. There is no way to access data, unless, you have a backup of your MDB File, to restore data. However, in the unfortunate event of unavailability of a backup file, you need to Repair MDB File to retrieve all your data from the corrupted file.
Let us imagine a case where your MDB file was stored on a Pen drive. One day, just to view the contents of the file, you connected the Pen drive to the computer. But, when you tried to access the file, nothing happens. You tried to read the data again, but to no avail.
Immediately, a question strikes your mind –
What could be the cause for such a behavior?
The most probable reason can be MDB file corruption. It might have got corrupt due to any of the following reasons:
· Physically damaged Pen drive.
· Virus infected file.
· Interruptions (like improper system shutdown, power outage) while saving the file on Pen drive.
· Interruptions while the file was in use.
Resolution:
To deal with corruption issues related to MDB file, MS Access provides an inbuilt repair tool, known as ‘Compact and Repair’ that helps you recover the contents of the file. But, sometimes the MDB file gets severely damaged and this tool fails to solve the issue. In such situations, you have to use an MDB Repair software to Repair MDB File. The software employs high-end scanning to repair the file and has interactive graphical user interface. Also, the application restores the repaired MDB file without changing or modifying the original contents or settings of the file.
Stellar Phoenix Access Recovery performs complete repair of corrupted or damaged MDB file in all cases. This MDB Repair software is capable of repairing database constraints including Primary Key. It also recovers database objects like report, queries, forms, etc and supports all the files created in MS Access 2007, 2003, 2002, and 2000. This repair software is compatible with Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2003, and 2000.