The database needs to be repaired or isn't a database file

[Guest]

"The database "database name" needs to be repaired or isn't a database file."

After a power flicker this morning I receive the above message. When I
choose yes to begin repair the program hangs. Is there any way to resolve
this issue without seeking a data recovery specialist?

 

[Jeff Conrad]

in message:

"The database "database name" needs to be repaired or isn't a database file."

After a power flicker this morning I receive the above message. When I
choose yes to begin repair the program hangs. Is there any way to resolve
this issue without seeking a data recovery specialist?

Ohhh, that does not sound good.
Make two backups of this file immediately and review the following
corruption information:

http://allenbrowne.com.au/ser-47.html

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

http://www.rogersaccesslibrary.com/OtherLibraries.asp#Whittle,Jerry
(See Fix Corrupt Access Database v3.9 Document)

http://www.e-tech.ca/001-AccessFAQ.asp

http://www.everythingaccess.com/tutorials.asp?ID=0

ACC2000: How to Recover Data from a Corrupted Table by Using the DAO Method
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=815280

ACC2000: How to Troubleshoot Corruption in a Microsoft Access Database
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=306204

ACC2000: How to Troubleshoot and Repair a Damaged Jet 4.0 Database
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=209137

ACC2000: How to Recover Data from a Damaged (Corrupted) Table
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=247771

ACC2000: How to Use MS Query to Recover Data from a Damaged Jet 4.0 Database
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=304561

Jetcomp utility available at:
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=273956

Good luck,

 

[yasir]

Hi i am also getting this error message. still looking for its causes but
couldnot find appropriate. any ways following could be the one.
Abruptly termination of program such as by cancelling the job using Task
Manager utility or by powering off the system directly.
Overheating, inadequate power supply, intermittent components, device
conflicts.
Any application crashing and bringing down others.
Insufficient hard disk space and/or virtual memory.
Losing power during database writes (It can left database in suspect state).

Droppage of network connection.