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2024-10-03T08:43:40+00:00

I have a copy of an old database in 2003-2007 format which needs to be updated to 2016 or 2021 versions but if I try to open an mdw file it tells me it cannot open a previous version and to compact/repair it into the latest version. But when I attempt to do this using the methods detailed by MS, Access still refuses to open the file to compact it??? How can I open the file to compact/repair it if it cannot be open in the first place?

This makes me want to learn and develop in Open DB format instead of MS Access.

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  1. ScottGem 68,830 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2024-10-03T11:56:58+00:00

    You need to find someone with an older version of Access (2010 or 2007) who can open the file and convert it to accdb.

    The fact that you haven't update a 20 year old file is not Access' fault.

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