This error occurs when you try to open your access database in newe
version of access. Some time access inbuilt utilities repair the acces
database, so you can try those to repair your database. If still you
access database is not repaired then you need access repair software.
am not aware of any freeware as you mentioned. When I face the sam
situation then I used Stellar Phoenix Access Repair Software. You ca
try this software from he
http://www.repair-access-file.com and sca
your data. If you are able to view your database in preview mode the
you need to opt full version to save your database