Cannot Open Access 2007 MDB file

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I have an Access 2007 file that I was working on at my office. I left for the day and the database was still open. When I came back the next day the system had shut off so I rebooted (no issues). I tried to open the database and am getting the error message: "Unrecognized database format 'C:\....\filename.mdb"

I cannot get into the file, I cannot Compact/Repair it either. Anyone have any suggestion on how to get the data "out" I have tried using Access External Data, Creating an new DB and importing the broken file but I cannot get past the error message.

I can open previous versions of the same database.

I really need to get the data. I can attached the file if someone can figure out what to do with it??

Posted 11-Jun-15 0:30am

richardhet

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CHill60 11-Jun-15 15:40pm

I've had some success in the past with using Get External Data in Excel and then reconstructing data in a new MDB.
I've also had (more) success using SQL SSIS to import from corrupt MDB and XLS files - worth a try?

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williamgriif · Accepted Answer · 2015-06-14T01:49:00

Solution 1

Try opening the mdb with OpenOffice...
http://www.askmefast.com/Access_database_corrupt_How_to_recover-qna9009507.html

Posted 14-Jun-15 1:49am

williamgriif