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I have an Access Database that I created with Access 2016 on my home computer no one has the file open and it is stored locally on C:\Users\username\Documents Folder. No matter what i do i cannot compact and repair without getting this message "Could Not Use Database; File Already in Use"
Does this happen with all databases or just one?
Every database I create and save to any folder on my computer. I could create the database save it close it then run Compact and Repair and just as quickly tells me file in use 😢
In that case, I would suspect your Access installation. Maybe try repairing or reinstalling it.
Yes, every database no matter what folder
Did that too. No change same issue
Not sure how to fix your problem from here. One last step I might recommend, just to confirm if the problem is with your machine, is to take a copy of one of your db and try to do a C&R on another machine.
I wish I had that option
How about?
Create a new blank database and try to do a C&R. If you get the same error, can you send the new db to me via email? I can then give it a try and let you know if I get the same error or not.
Did the quick repair already
Guess reinstallation is next then...
I just found the solution to the problem - I have Bitdefender (free Edition) installed and it was somehow locking the Access DB file. I had a suspicion it was the anti-virus but disabling it did not resolve the issue so i left it alone - but after some research someone mentioned uninstalling Bitdefender which I just did and I'm happy to say... the problem "Could Not Use Database; File Already in Use" has gone away.
Hi. Congratulations! Glad to hear you got it sorted out. Good luck with your project.