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Unrecognized Database Format MDB: How to Repair it
Use the built-in repair tool to fix the unrecognized database.
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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If you’re getting theerrorUnrecognized database format MDB when trying to access yourMicrosoft Accessdatabases, we got your back.
This is just one of manyMicrosoft Office issuesyou can encounter, but we assure you that this problem can be easily solved.
So join us while we take a closer look at this problem and see what are the best fixes for it.
Why am I getting Unrecognized database format mdb error?
What app opens MDB file?
MDB file format is a database file associated with Microsoft Access. It’s safe to say that Microsoft Access is the best option to open this file type.
There are other similar applications that can open this file, such as LibreOffice Base for example. This software is a part of LibreOffice suite, and if you want to try it, we have a great guide on how todownload LibreOffice, so be sure to visit it.
How can I fix Unrecognized database format mdb error?
Before we start, there are few checks that you might want to try the following:
1. Use the auto-repair option
Additionally, you may also want to check out our guide on how to fix Microsoft Access file corruption issues. Hopefully, some of the fixes listed in that guide will work for you.
2. Uninstall recent updates
Once you remove the recent update, the problem should be gone.
Now that you’ve fixed this error, you might be interested in our guide on how toadd tables to Microsoft Access.
If you come across other solutions to fix Unrecognized database format mdb, let us know in the comments below.
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Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.
She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.
Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.
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Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.
