Wednesday, August 26, 2009

MS Access Database corruption after executing or modifying a query

A query in Microsoft Access database enables you to preview, combine, and modify data stored in tables as per your requirements. In most cases, these queries are a combinations of various tables and include lots of commands like insert, delete, select, and more. Since these queries are built with lots of conditional statements, a slight change in these queries can result into complete damage of your database. To overcome such Access database damages, an ideal way is to restore data from an updated backup. However, if in case no backup is available or backup fails to restore the required data, then you will need to use advanced repair access application that can completely repair your corrupted database.

As a practical scenario, when you attempt to save a modified query or run a query, MS Access application quits without showing an error message. Furthermore, when you attempt to access your database, the database does not mount and becomes inaccessible.

Cause:

The root cause for inaccessible database is the corruption of Access database due to improper MS Access shutdown.

Resolution:

To troubleshoot and resolve the above issues, you will need to clear all Name AutoCorrect options. To do so, you will need to follow the below steps:

1.Click Options button on the Tools menu to open the Options dialog box.
2.Once the Options dialog box appears, click on General tab.
3.Click to clear the below check boxes under Name AutoCorrect option:
Track name AutoCorrect into
Perform name AutoCorrect
Log name AutoCorrect changes
4.Click OK.

In most cases, the above resolution solves your problem and makes the data inaccessible. However, if the above resolutions falls short to resolve your problem, then you will need to opt for powerful Access Repair application. These Access Database Repair applications incorporate effective scanning algorithms to repair corrupted or damaged Access database. Designed by highly talented data recovery experts, these repair applications are self-explanatory and do not require any prior database repair experience. Such repair applications repair database files including .accdb and .mdb.

Access Recovery is a power-packed and flawless access recovery tool that repairs database created in Microsoft Access 2007, 2003, XP (2002), and 2000. The tool is competent enough to restore and Repair Access database objects like tables, queries, forms, reports, macros, and modules. The tool is designed for Windows Vista, XP, 2003, 2000 and NT operating systems.

Monday, August 24, 2009

Microsoft Access 2003 Damaged Installation

One of the most common reasons for inaccessibility of MS Access database is improper or damaged installation of MS Access 2003. An incorrect installation of MS Access 2003 also results in incorrect registry settings, corrupted DLLs (Dynamic Link Library files), or missing DLLs. To overcome such situations, the best and easy way is to restore the data from an updated backup. However, if no backup is available, or backup falls short to restore desired information, then you will need to opt for an advanced access database repair software that can recover your lost data.

As a practical instance, when you attempt to open your Access 2003 database (Employee), you may encounter any of below issues:

Your database does not mount.
Your database mounts, but you are unable to view the records.
Your database mounts, but you view that your records are not displayed correctly.
Fatal error message that does not allow you to access your database.

The root cause for improper behavior of your database is damaged installation of MS Access 2003. To resolve the above behavior of your Access database, you will need to follow the below measures:

You will need to repair Access 2003 installation by using the below methods:

1.Start Access 2003.
2.Click Detect and Repair on the Help Menu.
3.Insert the Microsoft Office 2003 CD when prompted. In case, you are not prompted, install Access 2003 from the network.
4.Follow all the instructions until Access 2003 repair gets completed.
5.Exit Access 2003.
6.Start Access 2003.

To confirm that your issue has been resolved, perform all the tasks that caused the above behavior. However, if the issue is not resolved and you still encounter any of the above database behavior, then you will need to use Access Recovery application to recover your data. Such Access Database Repair tools use high end scanning methods to repair corrupted or damaged Access databases. These access repair tools are built by highly qualified data recovery experts and easily understandable without any technical knowledge. Such applications provide complete recovery of Access database files like .accdb and .mdb.

Stellar Phoenix Access Recovery is an advanced Access Repair application to repair all corrupted MS Access objects, such as, tables, queries, forms, reports, macros, and modules. Designed for Windows Vista, XP, 2003, 2000 and NT operating systems, the read only software is compatible with Microsoft Access 2007, 2003, XP (2002), and 2000.

Sunday, August 23, 2009

Creating new Access database post corruption due to Fatal System Errors

A fatal system error message (like fatal system exception, a page fault error, application exception error, or a STOP error) while working on an MS Access database primarily occurs due to corruption in the program code and bug in the application. In most cases of occurrences of fatal system error message, your database becomes corrupt. An ideal way to overcome such corruption scenarios is by restoring data from an updated backup. However, if no backup is available or backup file itself gets corrupted, then you will need to use advanced repair access application to repair your corrupted database.

As a practical scenario, when you attempt to mount your Access 2003 database, you encounter the below fatal error message:

“Microsoft Office Access has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.”

You receive the above error message every time you attempt to mount your database. Your database becomes inaccessible after the above error message.

To resolve all such error messages, Microsoft is incorporated with an inbuilt utility named “Compact and Repair.” The repair utility repairs the corrupted Access database and its components in almost all situations. However, the utility fails to repair your database if your database is very large or your database is severely corrupted. In such situations, the best way to access your database is by creating a new database by importing objects from the old database. To do so, you will need to follow the below steps:

1.Start Microsoft Access 2003 and create a new database.
2.Click on File option, select Get External Data, and then click Import.
3.An Import dialog box appears. Click Microsoft Office Access (*.mdb;*.adp;*.mda;*.mde;*.ade) in the “Files of type” list.
4.Select the drive and folder (which stores the old database) in the “Look in” box.
5.Select the file, and click Import.
6.Select all the Access components you want to import. Click OK to import all the selected components.
7.Compile all the imported modules in the new Access database.
8.Exit Microsoft Access 2003.

However, if you still encounter the same fatal system error message, then you will need to use advanced access repair application to repair your corrupted database. Such Access Database Repair applications use advanced scanning methods to repair corrupted database after every system error message.

Access Recovery is a power-packed Access Database Repair tool that provides complete repair of damaged Access databases after every logical corruption scenario. The read only software is designed for Windows Vista, XP, 2003, 2000 and NT operating systems and is repairs databases created in Microsoft Access 2007, 2003, XP (2002), and 2000.

Thursday, August 20, 2009

MS Access data inaccessible post Index File Corruption

MS Access database indexes are the indexes that are primarily used to search and sort the database records faster and easier. These indexes are saved in an index file that has INF extension. Corruption or damage to this file mainly results in accessibility of the records saved in the MS Access database. Few main reasons for the corruption of index file are unexpected system shutdown, file system corruption, malicious software like virus, and more. For comprehensive recovery of records after such inaccessibility issues, the best option is to restore the data from an updated backup. However, in case of no valid database backup availability or backup falling short to restore the desired data, Access Recovery Software comes to rescue.

As a practical scenario, you receive the below error message when you attempt to view the records in Employee database:

“Microsoft Access can't create, open, or write to the index file ...; the information (.inf) file it uses to keep track of dBASE indexes. The index file may be damaged, or you may not have read/write permission for the network drive you're trying to link to. You can link to the dBASE file without specifying any dBASE indexes, but the existing indexes will not be used with the linked table.”


Data stored in the Employee database becomes inaccessible after the above error message appears.

Cause:

The root cause for the occurrence of the above error message, as stated in the error message, is damage of index file.

Resolution:
To completely resolve the above problem and access the records stored in Employee database, you will need to restore the Employee database from an updated backup. But, if the updated backup of Employee database is not available, then the only alternative left is to opt for an advanced Access Recovery application. These access database repair utilities employ powerful scanning methods to scan and recover the inaccessible MS Access database files. These utilities can be easily understood and implemented as they are built with highly graphical user interface. These recovery applications also ensure complete recovery of Access database files (.accdb and .mdb).

Stellar Phoenix Access Recovery is advanced Access Database Repair tool that is compatible with Microsoft Access 2007, 2003, XP (2002) and 2000. The read only utility can restore and access repair database objects such as tables, queries, forms, reports, macros and modules. The recovery utility is designed for Windows Vista, XP, 2003, 2000 and NT operating systems.

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

How to resolve “The expression you entered…” Error Message in Microsoft Access

Sometimes, when you attempt to mount your Microsoft Access database, you encounter an error message. The main reason for the occurrence of the error message is the corruption of MS Access database, coding errors, and more. The major outcome for occurrence of the error message is inaccessibility of the data stored in your Access database. To overcome such startup hazards, the best option is to restore the data from an updated backup. However, if an updated backup is unable to restore the desired data, then you will need to opt for powerful Access Recovery application that can recover the lost information.

As a practical instance, you encounter the below error message when you attempt to mount your MS Access database (Departments):

“The expression you entered has a field, control, or property name that Microsoft access can’t find”

You encounter the above message each time you try to mount your Departments database. Furthermore, the error message also shows a function that is not working and stopping the database to mount. The data saved in the Departments database becomes inaccessible after the above error message appears.

Cause:

The root cause for the unmountable Departments database and the error message is the database having a long file name, and you assign a function using the below syntax:

OnAction = "=()"

Resolution:

To resolve the above error message and access the Departments database, you need to delete parentheses (()) and equal sign (=) when you assign the function to the OnAction property of the command bar.

But, if the above resolution falls short to mount the Departments database and the data stored in it still remains inaccessible, then you will need to opt for advanced Access Recovery application. Such Access Database Repair utilities incorporate high end scanning mechanisms to recover data from corrupted Access database. These repair access tools are designed with highly graphical user interface, which makes them self explanatory and repair centric. These repair applications ensure comprehensive recovery of Access database files (.accdb and .mdb).

Access Recovery Software is a feature rich and trust worthy repair tool that is compatible with Microsoft Access 2007, 2003, XP (2002) and 2000. The utility can restore and access repair database components including tables, queries, forms, reports, macros, and modules. The non destructive repair utility is designed for Windows Vista, XP, 2003, 2000, and NT operating systems.

Monday, August 17, 2009

Tips to resolve “Errors were encountered…” error message in MS Access

Tables in MS Access database are the primary storage components to save maximum amount of data. Data in tables is stored in the form of rows and columns. Being a technical component, tables are highly vulnerable to corruption due to file system corruption, simultaneous execution of more than two employees, MS Office malfunctioning, virus infection and more. Once the table gets corrupted due to any of the above reasons, then the data stored in it either shows wrong records or you encounter an error message. To overcome these hazards, an ideal solution is to restore the data from an updated backup. However, if no backup is available or backup fails to restore the required data, then you will need to use effective access repair application.

As a practical instance, you encounter the below error message when you attempt to close the table after making some changes in the Employee table:

“Errors were encountered during the save operation.”

Data stored in the employees table gets corrupted after the above error message appears. In addition, you view incorrect values when you try to view the records of the Employee table.

Cause:

Three main causes for the occurrence of the above error message are discussed below:

File corruption
MaxLocksPerFile value that is too low
Table has an internal column count that is too high.

Resolution:
For complete repair of Employee table, you will need to use an inbuilt repair utility known as “Compact and Repair.” To use the utility, you will need to follow the below steps:

1.Firstly, you will need to go to the Tools menu and select Database Utilities and then click Compact and Repair Database.
2.Next, locate and then click the database in the ‘Database to Compact From’ dialog box, and then click Compact.
3.Finally, you will need to select an appropriate folder location for the new file in the ‘Compact Database Into’ dialog box, type a unique name for the file and then click on Save.

In most cases, the inbuilt repair utility repairs your table. However, the utility fails to repair if the table is of large size or has been corrupted badly. To repair the table in such situations, you will need to opt for efficient Access Repair application. Such Access Database Repair applications employ advanced scanning algorithms to scan and repair the corrupted database components.

Stellar Phoenix access recovery is a feature rich Access Database Repair tool. This read-only repair application can restore and Repair Access database objects like tables, queries, forms, reports, macros and modules. The software supports Microsoft Access 2007, 2003, XP (2002) and 2000. It is designed for Windows Vista, XP, 2003, 2000 and NT.

Sunday, August 16, 2009

How to resolve “Microsoft Access can't display…” Error message in MS Access

Sometimes, when you attempt to mount your Microsoft Access database, the database does not mount completely. Two main reasons for partial mounting of MS Access database are Windows registry corruption and Access database damage. However, the best possible way to mount the database is by restoring the data from an updated backup. But, if there is no valid backup maintained or backup falls short to restore the desired information, then you will need to use advanced access repair application that can repair the corrupted Access database.

As a practical scenario, you encounter the below error message, when you attempt to mount an Access database (Employee):

“Microsoft Access can't display the Add-ins submenu | because a setting you entered in the Windows Registry is missing a macro name or function name expression. Supply the missing expression in the Menu Add-ins key of the Windows Registry, and then restart Microsoft Access. For more information on customizing Microsoft Access settings in the Windows Registry, click Help.”

You encounter the same error message each time you attempt to mount Employee database. As the error message suggests, all the add-ins submenus from the Employee database are missing.

Cause:

Two main causes for the occurrence of the above error message are:

Windows registry is missing a macro name
Windows registry is function name expression

Resolution:

To resolve the occurrence of the above error message, you will need to make some critical changes in Windows Registry. In such situations, even a single wrong change in the Windows Registry can result in complete inaccessibility of Employee database. To overcome such database loss scenarios, you will need to use powerful Access Database Repair application. These Access Repair utilities employ high end scanning methods to scan and recover inaccessible Access database files. These utilities are built with highly graphical user interface that makes them easy to understand without any prior technical understanding. These repair tools also provide complete recovery of Access database files (.accdb and .mdb).

Stellar Phoenix Access Recovery is a feature rich and reliable Access Repair tool that is compatible with Microsoft Access 2007, 2003, XP (2002) and 2000. The read only utility can restore and repair access database objects such as tables, queries, forms, reports, macros, and modules. The repair utility is designed for Windows Vista, XP, 2003, 2000 and NT operating systems.

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Data Loss after reinstallation of MS Access

Error messages while accessing or mounting an MS Access database primarily occur due to corruption of database. If these error messages repair numerous times, then the most common practice is to reinstall MS Access application. While reinstallation, in most cases solves your problem, it can also result in complete corruption of MS Access database. Furthermore, you might encounter various error messages. The best way to overcome such hazards is by restoring the data from a valid and updated backup. However, in case of unavailability of a valid backup or backup falling short of restoring the required data, then you will need to use advanced access recovery software application that can comprehensively repair the database.

You might encounter below error messages when you attempt to open your database after reinstalling MS Access application:

“Couldn't find file 'G: \ACCESS\SYSTEM.MDA'”

Or

“Microsoft Access can't start the data access object (DAO) and so it can't continue.
Solution Run Setup to reinstall Microsoft Access.”

In addition, you receive the same error message when you press OK button:

“A system error occurred, or there isn't enough free memory to start Microsoft Access. Close unneeded programs and try again.”

Data stored in the Access database becomes inaccessible after the above error message appears.

Cause:
Two main reasons for the occurrence of the above error messages are discussed below:

Incorrect settings written to MSACC20.INI file.
Removal of some of the registry key settings.

Resolution:

To resolve the above error message and access the data, you need to follow the below measures:

In case of incorrect settings written to MSACC20.INI file, you will need to find the correct path of SYSTEM.MDA file and delete the entries that do not specify the full path in library section.
In case of removal of registry key settings, select the removal option and then run the setup from the server.

However, if both the above resolutions fail to perform, then you will need to use advanced Access Repair application to repair and restore your corrupted Access database. These Access database Repair applications employ high end scanning mechanisms to comprehensively scan and repair the corrupted Access database.

Stellar Phoenix repair access database is powerful Access Database Repair software that can restore and Repair Access database components including tables, queries, forms, reports, macros and modules. The non destructive repair tool is compatible with Microsoft Access 2007, 2003, XP (2002) and 2000. It is designed for Windows Vista, XP, 2003, 2000 and NT.

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Access Database Corrupted due to W32-Oror-R Virus

A virus is a software program that gets copied and automatically executes itself to corrupt the data stored in your system. These viruses spread themselves on the network and infect all the computers connected in the network. These viruses are one of the most common reasons for the corruption or damage of MS Access database. Once the database files (.accdb and .mdb) get corrupted due to a virus attack, the data stored in these files becomes partially or completely inaccessible. An ideal way to overcome any type of virus attack is by restoring data from an updated backup. However, if no valid backup is available or backup fails to restore the required information, then you will need to use advanced access repair application that can repair your corrupted Access database.

As a practical scenario, your MS Access database gets corrupted due to attack of fatal virus named W32-Oror-R. After the corruption, when you attempt to mount your Access database, you encounter the below error message:

“File needs to be repaired”

After the above error message appears, the data stored in the Access database becomes inaccessible. Furthermore, you encounter the same error message every time you attempt to mount your Access database.

Cause:

The root cause for occurrence of the above error message is W32-Oror-R virus attack. To prevent the occurrence of the above error message, you should always have pre-installed anti-virus software installed in your system.

Resolution:

To resolve the above error message, you will need to use inbuilt repair utility named “Compact and Repair.” To use the utility, you will need to follow the below steps:

1.You will need to go to the Tools menu and select Database Utilities and then click Compact and Repair Database.
2.Search and then click the database in the ‘Database to Compact From’ dialog box, and then click Compact.
3.You will need to select an appropriate folder location for the new file in the ‘Compact Database Into’ dialog box, type a unique name for the file and then click on Save.

But, if the inbuilt repair utility fails to repair the database, then you will need to use advanced Access Database Repair application. These Access Repair applications employ high end scanning algorithms to scan and repair the corrupted Access database files.

Stellar Phoenix Access Recovery is a reliable Access Repair tool that supports Windows Vista, XP, 2003, 2000 and NT operating systems. The read only tool can restore and repair access database components such as tables, queries, forms, reports, macros and modules. It is compatible with Microsoft Access 2007, 2003, XP (2002) and 2000.

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Tips to resolve “An unexpected error…” error message in MS Access

Microsoft Find Fast Indexer is a Windows application whose primary function is to build indexes to speed up the search process of MS Office documents when you have lost or forgotten their file names. The indexer indexes the MS office documents automatically without any user-interaction. However, you might receive an error message when the indexer is unable to perform indexing with a particular MS Access database file. The root cause for the occurrence of the error message is the corruption or damage of MS Access database file. To resolve the error message, the best way is to restore the data from an updated backup. However, in case of no valid database file backup or backup falling short of restoring the lost data, you will need to use powerful repair access application.

Consider a practical case, where you encounter the below error message when the Microsoft Find Fast Indexer program runs:

“An unexpected error occurred while Find Fast was indexing the file .”

Data stored in the Access database file become inaccessible after the above error message occurs.

Cause:

Microsoft Find Fast Indexer program displays the above error message when it attempts to index a damaged MS Access database file. The error message occurs only when Microsoft Find Fast Indexer attempts to read that document.

Resolution:


To fix the above error, you will need to follow the below methods:

Repair the corrupted document by using the inbuilt repair utility known as “Compact and Repair.”
Move the damaged document to the drive that you are not using for the indexing operation.
If the problem persists, then turn off the Microsoft Find Fast Indexer.


However, if all the three options fail to resolve the issue and the Access database file still remains corrupted, then you will need to use advanced Access Repair application. Such Access Database Repair applications employ advanced scanning algorithms to scan and repair the corrupted database components. These Access Database Repair applications can successfully repair Access database files like .accdb and .mdb. Built with highly graphical user-interface, these tools are easy to understand and implement.

Stellar Phoenix access recovery software is a powerful and reliable tool that can restore and Repair Access database objects like tables, queries, forms, reports, macros and modules. The read only tool is compatible with Microsoft Access 2007, 2003, XP (2002) and 2000. It is designed for Windows Vista, XP, 2003, 2000 and NT.

Monday, August 10, 2009

Resolving Error message “Server Error:…” while connecting it to ASP page

Access database corruption, while connecting it to Active Server Page (ASP), primarily occurs due to faulty network hardware, virus attacks and more. In most of these scenarios, an error message pops up that makes the data stored in the Access database inaccessible. The most easy and ideal way to overcome such type of corruption scenarios is by restoring all the data from an updated and valid backup. However, if no backup is available or backup falls short of restoring the desired information, access recovery software comes to rescue.

Consider a practical scenario where you encounter the below error message while attempting to connect an ASP page with MS Access database:

‘Server error: Unable to connect to a database from the web server using the connection string 'DSN=Salescart1;DRIVER={Driver do Microsoft Access (*.mdb)}'.”

The database driver software shows also the below error message with this respect:

“[Microsoft][ODBC Microsoft Access Driver] Cannot open database '(unknown)'. It may not be a database that your application recognizes, or the file may be corrupt.”

Cause:

The root cause for occurrence of the above error message is corruption of Access database due any of the below reasons:

There are more than four connections to connect to the Access database.
The Access database is online and you are trying to open it.
Faulty or damaged network hardware
Resolution:


For complete resolution of the above error message and comprehensive repairing of MS Access database, you will need to use an inbuilt repair utility known as “Compact and Repair.” The inbuilt repair utility repairs your database in most cases, except when the database is severely damaged or is too large in size. In such situations, the best option left is to go for advanced Access Recovery application. These access repair applications use advanced scanning mechanisms to scan and repair the corrupted Access database files. Embedded with advanced techniques and built with graphical user interface, these tools are easy to understand without any prior technical skills. These applications also provide complete recovery of Access database files (.accdb and .mdb).

Access Recovery is powerful and reliable Access Database Repair software that can restore and Repair Access database components such as tables, queries, forms, reports, macros and modules. The read only software is compatible with Microsoft Access 2007, 2003, XP (2002) and 2000. The software is designed for Windows Vista, XP, 2003, 2000 and NT.

Sunday, August 9, 2009

Resolving “Disk Space” error messages in MS Access

A page in MS Access database is the smallest amount of storage area. Modifications or alterations performed in Access database should be performed by temporarily locking all the pages it contains. This prevents database corruption as two or users may not be able to modify the database simultaneously. However, if the prevention is not taken and the pages remain unlocked, the probability for database corruption remains. The best way to overcome any type of corruption in the Access database is to restore the data from an updated backup. However, if no backup is available or backup fails to restore the required data, then you will need to use advanced access recovery applications that can completely repair the corrupted database.

As a practical case, you encounter any of the below error messages when you attempt to mount your Access database (Accounts):

"There isn't enough disk space or memory."
Or
"There isn't enough disk space or memory to undo the data changes this action query is about to make."

You encounter the same error message each time you attempt to mount the database. Data stored in the Accounts database becomes inaccessible after any of the above error messages appear.

Cause:

The root cause for the occurrence of the above error message is the exceeding of the 9,500 locks per database file limit. The above error messages primarily occur while mounting large databases. To prevent the occurrence of any of the above error messages, you will need to increase the default decimal value of 9500 in the Value Data field.

Resolution:

To resolve the above error message and access the database, you will need to need to make some changes in the Windows Registry. A slightest of mistake while making changes in the Registry can result in serious problems. To overcome all those problems and access the database, you will need to use advanced Access Repair applications. Such Access Database Repair utilities employ advanced scanning algorithms to comprehensively recover all Access database components. These applications can completely recover and restore inaccessible Access databases. Built with highly interactive and graphical user interface, these repair utilities are easy to understand without the need of any prior technical understanding.

Stellar Phoenix access database repair is a feature rich Access Database Repair application. This repair application can restore and Repair Access database components including queries, forms, reports, macros and modules. The read only software supports Microsoft Access 2007, 2003, XP (2002) and 2000. It is designed for Windows Vista, XP, 2003, 2000 and NT.

Thursday, August 6, 2009

MS Access Database corruption after migrating it to MySQL

To use the advanced and powerful features of MySQL, most of the database users are migrating their Microsoft Access database to MySQL database. While migration provides lots of benefits like multi user access, cross platform, high performance, strong security system, it can also result into complete or partial corruption of Access database. To overcome such database corruption scenarios, the best possible way is to restore the data from an updated backup. However, in case of absence of an updated backup or backup falling short of restoring the required data, you will need to opt for advanced access recovery application that can comprehensively repair the corrupted database.

Consider a practical scenario, where you have an Access database (Accounts) that you want to migrate to MySQL. To do so, you right click on the Accounts database, select export, and follow few other steps to migrate to MySQL database. However, after the migration process gets over, and you try to open the database in MySQL, it does not open. Furthermore, the Access database does not open with MS Office application as well.

Cause:

The root cause for unmountable Accounts database is the corruption of Accounts database due to migration process. The corruption of Accounts database can occur under below circumstances:

Poor schema design
Low data quality
Logic or design errors in their forms and reports

Resolution:

To troubleshoot and resolve the database corruption, you will need to take below actions:

Restore Access database from an updated backup.
Use an inbuilt repair Compact and Repair utility to repair the corrupted database.

But, if the above actions fall short to resolve the issue, then the best option left is to use powerful access recovery software application. These Access Repair applications use advanced scanning algorithms to scan and repair damaged Access database files. These applications come with highly graphical documentation that makes them easy to understand without any prior technical knowledge. These repair utilities also provide absolute recovery of Access database files (.accdb and .mdb).

Stellar Phoenix Access Recovery is a powerful and trust worthy Access Repair tool which can restore and Repair Access database objects such as tables, queries, forms, reports, macros and modules. The read only repair tool is compatible with Microsoft Access 2007, 2003, XP (2002) and 2000. The repair utility supports Windows Vista, XP, 2003, 2000 and NT operating systems.

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

MS Access Data Loss after modifying data in some other application

The data saved in the MS Access database files (.mdb and .accdb) contains critical data in the forms of tables, views, forms and more. In Windows based systems, you are provided with the facility to open the access database files in other applications (such as Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and more) as well. In most of the cases of opening the database files in other applications, the database becomes corrupt or inaccessible. To overcome such data loss situations, an ideal way is to restore the data from an updated backup. But, in case of absence of an updated backup, you will need to use advanced access database repair application that can completely repair the corrupted Access database.

As a practical scenario, you open an Access database (.mdb) file in the excel application. After making some changes in the MDB file, you save the database at the desired location. However, when you attempt to open your database, it shows an error message. In addition, the data saved in the Access database becomes inaccessible and does not open from any other applications as well.

Cause:

The root cause for Access database inaccessibility is corruption of database due to opening it in another application. To prevent corruption of Access database, you will to avoid opening your database some other application.

Resolution:

To resolve the corruption of Access database, you will need to use an inbuilt repair utility named “Compact and Repair.” To use the inbuilt utility, you will need to follow the below steps:

1.Go to the Tools menu and select Database Utilities and then click Compact and Repair Database.
2.Locate and then click the database in the ‘Database to Compact From’ dialog box, and then click Compact.
3.Select an appropriate folder location for the new file in the ‘Compact Database Into’ dialog box, type a unique name for the file and then click on Save.

However, if Compact and Repair utility fails to repair the database, then you will need to go for effective Access Repair application. These Access Database Repair applications use advanced scanning mechanisms to scan and repair the corrupted Access database files.

Stellar Phoenix access recovery is feature rich Access Database Repair software that can restore and Repair Access database objects like tables, queries, forms, reports, macros and modules. The read only software is compatible with Microsoft Access 2007, 2003, XP (2002) and 2000. It supports Windows Vista, XP, 2003, 2000 and NT.

Monday, August 3, 2009

Loss of Relationships and Primary Keys post Access Database Corruption

MS Access database is a relational database that is build up with numerous tables containing various constraints like primary key, foreign keys and more. To extract the records of two or more tables, you need to develop a relationship between these tables. These relationships and primary are damaged once the corruption in MS Access database occurs. To overcome the damage, the best possible solution is to restore the data from an up-to-date backup. However, in case of absence of an up-to-date backup or backup falling short of restoring the required information, you will need to use advanced access repair application.

As a practical instance, when you try to modify a master table that contains primary keys, the table stops responding and becomes inaccessible. Two main causes for unresponsiveness of the master table are:

Corruption of Master table
Use of “Compact and Repair” utility to repair the Master table

When you use “Compact and Repair” utility to repair your corrupted database component, it rebuilds all the indexes of the database. However, if the utility observes any violation, then it drops that particular index and all the relationships of tables that are dependent on the index to maintain referential integrity. This might further result in displaying wrong records.

Pitfalls of Compact and Repair utility:

Although the inbuilt repair utility provides numerous advantages, two of its major shortcomings are:
The utility is only able to repair the database corrupted due to internal reasons, and not due to external reasons.
The utility is unable to repair Access databases that are large in size.

To save you data from getting further corrupted by using Compact and Repair utility and to repair your database in both the above situations, you will need to opt for advanced access recovery application. These Access Repair applications employ high end scanning mechanisms to provide absolute repair and restoration of all Access database objects. Such repair applications recover and restore both (.accdb and .mdb) Access database files. Built with highly interactive user interface and to-the-point documentation, these repair utilities serve as easy to understand and repair centric applications.

Stellar Phoenix Access Recovery is a trust worthy Access Repair application. It is compatible with Microsoft Access 2007, 2003, XP (2002) and 2000. This read only Access Database Repair utility is designed for Windows Vista, XP, 2003, 2000 and NT. It recovers all database components such as constraints, relationships, queries, forms, reports, macros and modules.

Sunday, August 2, 2009

Causes, Effects, and Resolutions for MS Access Database Corruption

MS Access database is a RDBMS (Relational Database Management System) that saves data in the format based on Access Jet Database Engine. The database comprises of various components, such as, tables, forms, queries, reports, and more. Being a technical component, the application is highly prone to corruption due to various reasons. In most cases of database corruption, you encounter an error message. To overcome these corruption scenarios, you will need to use advanced access database repair application that can completely repair your corrupted Access database.

Causes:

Few main causes for the occurrence of the Access database corruption are discussed below:

Hardware Failures caused due to hard drive crash, heat, water, natural disasters, and more.
Software Corruption caused operating system corruption, improper system shutdown, file system corruption, application malfunctioning, and more.
Jet Software Conflicts caused due to concurrent sharing of Access database by two or more users.
Software Bugs or Virus Attacks

Effects:

In most cases, the effect of MS Access database corruption can be disastrous that can result in complete shutdown of the organization. Few common hazards that you might encounter after you MS Access database has been corrupted are discussed below:

Complete inaccessibility of database
Partial accessibility of data stored in database
Display of corrupt records
Error and Warning messages


Resolution:

To overcome hazards created after MS Access database corruption, you will need to use the below measures:

Backup the corrupted files
Restore database from an updated backup
Use Compact and Repair utility to repair the corrupted database
mport data to a new Access database

However, if all the above resolutions fail to resolve your problem, then the best option left is to use an advanced Access Database Repair application. These access repair applications employ high end scanning methods to scan and repair the corrupted Access database files. Built with interactive user interface and incorporated with advanced features, these tools are self-explanatory and do not require any former data recovery experience. These repair tools also provide absolute recovery of Access database files (.accdb and .mdb).

Stellar Phoenix Access Recovery is the most powerful Access Repair tool which can restore and Repair Access database components such as tables, queries, forms, reports, macros and modules. The non destructive repair tool is compatible with Microsoft Access 2007, 2003, XP (2002) and 2000. The tool is designed for Windows Vista, XP, 2003, 2000 and NT operating systems.