About this tag
The mdb file tag covers discussions about Microsoft Access database files with the .mdb extension, primarily in the context of troubleshooting errors and file management on Windows systems. Common issues include the 'Unrecognized Database Format' error (Error 3343) when opening .mdb files in Access 2013, which may require Compact and Repair but can lead to data loss. Users also report problems with deleted .mdb files not being fully removed from the system, affecting software that relies on locating backend database files. These topics involve Windows 7 and Windows 10 environments, with a focus on data integrity and file deletion.
  1. jasminegraham

    Windows 10 We work in MS Access 2013 database during some months

    Our office department uses it every day. Only some days ago, we got a problem. Database at opening showed us...Unrecognized Database Format 'General.mdb' (Error 3343). We applied Compact&Repair function to Repair Access database, it opened but part of data disappeared. Now we scare to do...
    • jasminegraham
    • Thread
    • business tools compact and repair data loss data management data recovery database error 3343 file format it support mdb file microsoft access microsoft office office productivity repair tools software issues troubleshooting windows 10
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. RebeccaK

    Windows 7 Opening Access 2003 in Win7 looses connections to shared area drives

    Hi, I am new to this forum, so hope this is the right place to put my question. :) I am trying to run Access 2003 on a 64-bit Win 7 machine. All MDBs run very slowly, so I found a post on-line that said opening Access with "Run as Administrator" turned on helps. It does! However, when I open it...
    • RebeccaK
    • Thread
    • 64-bit access 2003 compatibility file access mdb file performance issues permissions run as administrator shared drives windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  3. M

    Windows 7 Deleted file not gone

    I distribute Microsoft Access developed software and the program relies on locating its backend .mdb file. I find on Windows 7 that even if I delete a file and it appears to be gone, it seems to be stored somewhere. I need to be able to get rid of the backend database file for good. Any help...
    • mikestuff
    • Thread
    • backend files data recovery database file deletion file management mdb file microsoft access software distribution tech support windows 7
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  4. M

    Windows 7 Access Control - Write Issues with Access Program

    hi, I will try to keep this brief.. I am not a programer, just a hack.. but several years ago I created a project that is still going strong and increasing in sales as time goes on.. Not being a programer I purchased and use access developers tool kit for access 97 which takes care of the...
    • mbc
    • Thread
    • access 97 access control application computer skills developer tools end users error handling file management installation mdb file mde files permissions program access software software installation tech support user experience user rights windows 7 write issues
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Programming and Scripting