An error message while accessing a database file (.mdb or .accdb) occurs when the operating system is unable to make connection between the file name and its path. Few reasons responsible for lack of communication can be improper formatting, file corruption and more. In such situations, the data stored in database file becomes inaccessible. For complete recovery of data in such scenarios, you need to restore the data from the latest backup. But, if there is no backup available, then you should use advanced Access Recovery applications that can completely recover your lost data.

Consider a practical instance, where you might encounter the below error message when you attempt to open an .mdb file:

“Path/File access error”

The above error message makes the .mdb file inaccessible.

Cause

Four main causes for the occurrence of the above error message are:

• .mdb file is not correctly formatted.
• You tried to modify a Visual Basic project inside a database or document.
• You attempted to open a read-only file in sequential Output or Append mode.
• You tried to store .mdb file that would reinstate an existing read-only file.

Resolution

To resolve the above error and access .mdb file, you need to take these steps:

• .mdb file name can contain absolute or relative path. A fully qualified path begins with the drive name (if the path is of another drive) and registers the explicit path from the root to the file. Any path that is not completely qualified is relative to the current drive and directory.
• You need to modify the read-only attribute of the target file or save the file with a dissimilar file name.
• Open the .mdb file in Input mode or change the read-only attribute of the file.

But if the above actions fall short of resolving the above issue, then you need to recover the .mdb file data by using advanced access recovery utilities. Such Access Database Repair applications incorporate powerful scanning algorithms to comprehensively recover and restore all Access database files. With highly interactive and intuitive user interface, these recovery utilities serve as easy-to-understand tools without prior technical knowledge.

Stellar Phoenix Access Recovery is the most powerful access repair application. It supports Microsoft Access 2007, 2003, XP (2002) and 2000. This Access Database Repair application is companionable with Windows Vista, XP, 2003, 2000 and NT. It repairs all database objects like queries, forms, reports, macros and modules.