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How do I recover from a corrupted database file?: Revision #2

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How do I recover from a corrupted database file?

Your database file might be corrupt if you begin to receive an error such as the following:

  • The Microsoft Jet database engine cannot find the input table or query...
  • Unrecognized database format...
  • The Microsoft Jet database engine stopped the process because you and another user ...

What can you do in this situation?  You have a few options:

1.  You can try to repair your database in TntMPD.  Under the "File" menu, click on "Rebuild Database".

2.  TntMPD takes auto-backups every time you close the program.  Under the "File" menu, click on "Restore" to try to find a good working recent backup.

3.  Perhaps you have a backup of your database file on another computer or external drive.

4.  As a last resort, you can try a paid file recovery service such as:  http://www.datarevive.com/

Note: Be sure to check your disk for errors, as it's quite possible that your hard disk is failing:  http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/tips/kbtip.mspx