Access 2002 _BACKUP file

[Guest]

In Access 2002 what does it mean AND how do I stop it from making a copy of a
database with a _BACKUP at the end of the name?

EXAMPLE: "PC-Check.MDB" is now copied to "PC-Check_BACKUP.MDB".

 

[Van T. Dinh]

When Access detects some corruption in your database (e.g.
Compact-On-Close), it will make a back-up copy before trying to repair the
database.

If you are sure that the database is fine, you can delete the back-up.
OTOH, with the price of storage nowadays, I keep many back-ups just in case
I have to back track my design.

 

[Guest]

Thanks for your help

When Access detects some corruption in your database (e.g.
Compact-On-Close), it will make a back-up copy before trying to repair the
database.

If you are sure that the database is fine, you can delete the back-up.
OTOH, with the price of storage nowadays, I keep many back-ups just in case
I have to back track my design.