I have two separate access database files that I cannot access. when I try to open either one it says unrecognized database format. When I tried to compact and repair, it says the same thing. how can I get back into these databases?
If you can see the database objects, try creating a fresh new database and importing all of the objects from the corrupted version. Check out this also... https://social.msdn.microsoft.com/F...a-in-microsoft-exchange-2007?forum=outlookdev
I can't see anything. it says unrecognized database format. when I click ok, it goes away and no database opens. I can click the database tools tab to try and compact and repair a file that i search for, but it still says the same thing.
Download JETCOMP.EXE from here: Jet compact utility is available in download centerhttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/295334 It attempts to compact and repair the DB without first opening it as a JET DB, so it can sometimes work where the normal C&R won't. If that doesn't work, I would try using a later version of Access to try and open the DB, just in case someone did that and it converted. If that fails, then your only options are a backup, or repair software like Access Recovery Toolbox utility or at least a recovery/repair service out on the net. http://www.oemailrecovery.com/access_recovery.html
Try also to restore the file using this online service. I found it in Google. https://onlinefilerepair.com/en/access-repair-online.html