How can I retrive data from damaged MS access file?

[Guest]

Due to a virus in my floppy drive. I recovered the file in floppy by using
"Bad Copy". After recovery, when I start the file it gives error massage. I
couldn't open the file. I have enabled the file in MS Disabled Box several
times but it didn't work. PLEASE HELP me to retrieve data in the file.

 

[Allan Murphy]

Try the following, this may work.
Create a new database
Import the tables from the corrupted database

Now open the new database if you have no problems then save a copy

If you have no problems then import your queries, forms etc. not all at
once but in small groups., checking each you import that you can still open
the database.

I use this method when I have a network error which display an network error
message when I use or try to open a database.

 

[John Vinson]

Due to a virus in my floppy drive. I recovered the file in floppy by using
"Bad Copy". After recovery, when I start the file it gives error massage. I
couldn't open the file. I have enabled the file in MS Disabled Box several
times but it didn't work. PLEASE HELP me to retrieve data in the file.

The database may or may not be salvagable. Check the links at Tony
Toews' corruption FAQ:

http://www.granite.ab.ca/access/corruptmdbs.htm

I'm not familiar with "bad copy", and you did not choose to post the
actual error message you're getting, so I'm not sure this will help
(or even if I properly understand the problem).

John W. Vinson[MVP]