Error "Unrecognized database format" when opening a .mdb file.

Question

Hi. I have a .mdb file which I do not know which version of ms access was used to create it. When I try to open it, I get "Unrecognized database format" error. I tried using MS ACCESS 2003 and 2007 and libreOffice x86 and x64 versions. Is there a way to open it?

Answer 1

You have a result in the other thread on MS Tech Community. It turns out this is NOT an mdb. Follow on from there please. It's a waste of time to try to pursue the same question in two places, both for you and the people trying to help.

Techcommunity thread

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/access/opening-a-mdb-file/m-p/3468656 

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Answer 2

Is this file on the local PC?

What do file properties show?

Were you able to open it previously?

Answer 3

If it won't open in 2003 or 2007, then the file is probably corrupted. Access 2003 should open any mdb file.

Answer 4

Where did it come from? If Access 2003 can't open it, and it returns the "Unrecognized database format" error, it's highly likely Access is telling the truth--that mdb is corrupted.

Answer 5

There is an app that's built on that file, and the app is working fine. And it uses that file.