Unrecognized database format

[abnewallo]

I am getting the above error when I try to access a database.

I have tried compact and repair, importing and the compact utility
'Jetcomp.exe' and nothing works.

 

[boblarson]

Where'd you get the database? You usually will get that message if you are
trying to open a database that is in a newer format. For example, if you
were trying to open an Access 2003 format database from Access 2000.
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[abnewallo]

No, this is a 2003 database. It suddenlybegan giving this problem.

 

[Tom van Stiphout]

On Sat, 1 Dec 2007 18:19:01 -0800, abnewallo

It could be corrupt beyond repair, or perhaps a newer version (e.g.
you will get this if you try to open a A2007 database in A2003).

-Tom.

 

[boblarson]

Also, if I remember correctly this can happen if someone tries to open the
mdb file with Word, Excel, or Notepad.
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[Arvin Meyer [MVP]]

I am getting the above error when I try to access a database.

I have tried compact and repair, importing and the compact utility
'Jetcomp.exe' and nothing works.

So here's my standard spiel. You've done some of these already, so go down
the list:

First, always work on a copy of the database. Working on the original may
make it impossible for a repair service to fix it.

Download a copy of JetComp.exe:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;273956

Try backing up your forms as text with the undocumented SaveAsText
LoadFromText functions:

http://www.datastrat.com/Code/DocDatabase.txt

Also have a look at the Microsoft KB article:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;209137

Then have a look at Tony Toews' Access Corruption FAQ at:

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

for some suggestions. Unfortunately, some corruption cannot be fixed - you
may need to create a new database, import what can be salvaged, and recreate
the rest.

Although it's a paid service, Peter Miller does an outstanding job of saving
corrupt databases. Try this URL:

http://www.pksolutions.com