How do I recover from a corrupted database file?

Troy Wolbrink — Sun, 03 Nov 2013 17:17:57 GMT

Current revision posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 11/3/2013 5:17:57 PM

How do I recover from a corrupted database file?

Filed under: Troubleshooting

Your database file might be corrupt if you begin to receive an error such as the following:

The Microsoft Jet database engine cannot find the input table or query...
Unrecognized database format...
The Microsoft Jet database engine stopped the process because you and another user ...

What can you do in this situation? You have a few options:

1. You can try to repair your database in TntMPD. Under the "File" menu, click on "Rebuild Database".

2. TntMPD takes auto-backups every time you close the program. Under the "File" menu, click on "Restore" to try to find a good working recent backup. Note: Be sure to check the box for "Include backups of other databases." if you recently moved your database.

3. Perhaps you have a backup of your database file on another computer or external drive. If you don't already have a good automated backup solution, be sure you keep your TntMPD database on Dropbox. This way you have automatic continual backups of your database from the last 30 days.

4. You can try to open the database in Access 20072010. Access 2007 2010 has enhanced database repair functionality. If this works, in TntMPD you should click on "Rebuild [File | Utilities | Rebuild Database" under the "File" menu in TntMPD ] to ensure the database structure is correct. If prompted for a database password, it's: tntMPD

5. As a last resort, you can:

Try a paid file recovery service such as: http://www.datarevive.com/
Try software that can repair a database such as AccessFix (http://www.accessfix.com/) or Stellar Access Recovery (http://www.stellarinfo.com/access-recovery.htm)
Ask for help on the forums
(someone might have this software to help repair your database.)

Note: Be sure to check your disk for errors, as it's quite possible that your hard disk is failing: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/tips/kbtip.mspx

Note to Parallels users: Sometimes these corruptions occur because Windows is not properly shut down. If you exit Parallels the wrong way, this can be similar to pulling the plug on the computer (which is a bad thing to do). So be sure to either suspend Parallels, or choose "Turn Off Computer" from the Windows Start menu when you're done with TntMPD. It's also important that you keep your database on the local C: drive within Parallels. This way if Parallels suspends, it's preserves the state of the virtual hard drive in a consistent way. If it's important that you keep backups of your database on your Mac partition, then configure your auto-backup location appropriately.

How do I recover from a corrupted database file?

Troy Wolbrink — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:50:41 GMT

Revision 13 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 6/14/2013 5:50:41 PM

How do I recover from a corrupted database file?

Filed under: Troubleshooting

Your database file might be corrupt if you begin to receive an error such as the following:

The Microsoft Jet database engine cannot find the input table or query...
Unrecognized database format...
The Microsoft Jet database engine stopped the process because you and another user ...

What can you do in this situation? You have a few options:

1. You can try to repair your database in TntMPD. Under the "File" menu, click on "Rebuild Database".

4. You can try to open the database in Access 2007. Access 2007 has enhanced database repair functionality. If this works, you should click on "Rebuild Database" under the "File" menu in TntMPD to ensure the database structure is correct. If prompted for a database password, it's: tntMPD

5. As a last resort, you can:

Try a paid file recovery service such as: http://www.datarevive.com/
Try software that can repair a database such as AccessFix (http://www.accessfix.com/) or Stellar Access Recovery (http://www.stellarinfo.com/access-recovery.htm)
Ask for help on the forums
(someone might have this software to help repair your database.)

Note: Be sure to check your disk for errors, as it's quite possible that your hard disk is failing: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/tips/kbtip.mspx

How do I recover from a corrupted database file?

Troy Wolbrink — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 20:12:03 GMT

Revision 12 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 10/27/2012 8:12:03 PM

How do I recover from a corrupted database file?

Filed under: Troubleshooting

Your database file might be corrupt if you begin to receive an error such as the following:

The Microsoft Jet database engine cannot find the input table or query...
Unrecognized database format...
The Microsoft Jet database engine stopped the process because you and another user ...

What can you do in this situation? You have a few options:

1. You can try to repair your database in TntMPD. Under the "File" menu, click on "Rebuild Database".

3. Perhaps you have a backup of your database file on another computer or external drive.

5. As a last resort, you can:

Try a paid file recovery service such as: http://www.datarevive.com/
Try software that can repair a database such as AccessFix (http://www.accessfix.com/) or Stellar Access Recovery (http://www.stellarinfo.com/access-recovery.htm)
Ask for help on the forums
(someone might have the this software to help repair your database.)

Note: Be sure to check your disk for errors, as it's quite possible that your hard disk is failing: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/tips/kbtip.mspx

How do I recover from a corrupted database file?

Troy Wolbrink — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 15:20:35 GMT

Revision 11 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 10/10/2012 3:20:35 PM

How do I recover from a corrupted database file?

Filed under: Troubleshooting

Your database file might be corrupt if you begin to receive an error such as the following:

The Microsoft Jet database engine cannot find the input table or query...
Unrecognized database format...
The Microsoft Jet database engine stopped the process because you and another user ...

What can you do in this situation? You have a few options:

1. You can try to repair your database in TntMPD. Under the "File" menu, click on "Rebuild Database".

3. Perhaps you have a backup of your database file on another computer or external drive.

5. As a last resort, you cantry :

Try a paid file recovery service such as: http://www.datarevive.com/
Try software that can repair a database such as AccessFix (http://www.accessfix.com/)
Ask for help on the forums
(someone might have the software to help repair your database.)

Note: Be sure to check your disk for errors, as it's quite possible that your hard disk is failing: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/tips/kbtip.mspx

How do I recover from a corrupted database file?

Troy Wolbrink — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:43:46 GMT

Revision 10 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 7/28/2010 8:43:46 PM

How do I recover from a corrupted database file?

Filed under: Troubleshooting

Your database file might be corrupt if you begin to receive an error such as the following:

The Microsoft Jet database engine cannot find the input table or query...
Unrecognized database format...
The Microsoft Jet database engine stopped the process because you and another user ...

What can you do in this situation? You have a few options:

1. You can try to repair your database in TntMPD. Under the "File" menu, click on "Rebuild Database".

3. Perhaps you have a backup of your database file on another computer or external drive.

5. As a last resort, you can try a paid file recovery service such as: http://www.datarevive.com/

Note: Be sure to check your disk for errors, as it's quite possible that your hard disk is failing: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/tips/kbtip.mspx

How do I recover from a corrupted database file?

Troy Wolbrink — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:43:08 GMT

Revision 9 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 7/28/2010 8:43:08 PM

How do I recover from a corrupted database file?

Filed under: Troubleshooting

Your database file might be corrupt if you begin to receive an error such as the following:

The Microsoft Jet database engine cannot find the input table or query...
Unrecognized database format...
The Microsoft Jet database engine stopped the process because you and another user ...

What can you do in this situation? You have a few options:

1. You can try to repair your database in TntMPD. Under the "File" menu, click on "Rebuild Database".

3. Perhaps you have a backup of your database file on another computer or external drive.

5. As a last resort, you can try a paid file recovery service such as: http://www.datarevive.com/

Note: Be sure to check your disk for errors, as it's quite possible that your hard disk is failing: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/tips/kbtip.mspx

How do I recover from a corrupted database file?

Troy Wolbrink — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:46:50 GMT

Revision 8 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 12/3/2009 5:46:50 PM

How do I recover from a corrupted database file?

Filed under: Troubleshooting

Your database file might be corrupt if you begin to receive an error such as the following:

The Microsoft Jet database engine cannot find the input table or query...
Unrecognized database format...
The Microsoft Jet database engine stopped the process because you and another user ...

What can you do in this situation? You have a few options:

1. You can try to repair your database in TntMPD. Under the "File" menu, click on "Rebuild Database".

3. Perhaps you have a backup of your database file on another computer or external drive.

5. As a last resort, you can try a paid file recovery service such as: http://www.datarevive.com/

Note: Be sure to check your disk for errors, as it's quite possible that your hard disk is failing: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/tips/kbtip.mspx

Note to Parallels users: Sometimes these corruptions occur because Windows is not properly shut down. If you exit Parallels the wrong way, this can be similar to pulling the plug on the computer (which is a bad thing to do). So be sure to either suspend Parallels, or choose "Turn Off Computer" from the Windows Start menu when you're done with TntMPD. It's also important that you keep your database on the local C: drive within Parallels. This way if Parallels suspends, it's preserves the state of the virtual hard drive in a consistent way. If it's important that you keep backups of your database on your Mac partition, then configure your auto-backup location appropriately.

How do I recover from a corrupted database file?

Troy Wolbrink — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 19:04:20 GMT

Revision 7 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 10/9/2009 7:04:20 PM

How do I recover from a corrupted database file?

Filed under: Troubleshooting

Your database file might be corrupt if you begin to receive an error such as the following:

The Microsoft Jet database engine cannot find the input table or query...
Unrecognized database format...
The Microsoft Jet database engine stopped the process because you and another user ...

What can you do in this situation? You have a few options:

1. You can try to repair your database in TntMPD. Under the "File" menu, click on "Rebuild Database".

3. Perhaps you have a backup of your database file on another computer or external drive.

5. As a last resort, you can try a paid file recovery service such as: http://www.datarevive.com/

Note: Be sure to check your disk for errors, as it's quite possible that your hard disk is failing: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/tips/kbtip.mspx

How do I recover from a corrupted database file?

Troy Wolbrink — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:42:15 GMT

Revision 6 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 6/26/2009 8:42:15 PM

How do I recover from a corrupted database file?

Filed under: Troubleshooting

Your database file might be corrupt if you begin to receive an error such as the following:

The Microsoft Jet database engine cannot find the input table or query...
Unrecognized database format...
The Microsoft Jet database engine stopped the process because you and another user ...

What can you do in this situation? You have a few options:

1. You can try to repair your database in TntMPD. Under the "File" menu, click on "Rebuild Database".

3. Perhaps you have a backup of your database file on another computer or external drive.

5. As a last resort, you can try a paid file recovery service such as: http://www.datarevive.com/

Note: Be sure to check your disk for errors, as it's quite possible that your hard disk is failing: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/tips/kbtip.mspx

How do I recover from a corrupted database file?

Troy Wolbrink — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:32:52 GMT

Revision 5 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 4/27/2009 2:32:52 PM

How do I recover from a corrupted database file?

Filed under: Troubleshooting

Your database file might be corrupt if you begin to receive an error such as the following:

The Microsoft Jet database engine cannot find the input table or query...
Unrecognized database format...
The Microsoft Jet database engine stopped the process because you and another user ...

What can you do in this situation? You have a few options:

1. You can try to repair your database in TntMPD. Under the "File" menu, click on "Rebuild Database".

3. Perhaps you have a backup of your database file on another computer or external drive.

5. As a last resort, you can try a paid file recovery service such as: http://www.datarevive.com/

Note: Be sure to check your disk for errors, as it's quite possible that your hard disk is failing: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/tips/kbtip.mspx

How do I recover from a corrupted database file?

Troy Wolbrink — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 20:55:56 GMT

Revision 4 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 4/3/2009 8:55:56 PM

How do I recover from a corrupted database file?

Filed under: Troubleshooting

Your database file might be corrupt if you begin to receive an error such as the following:

The Microsoft Jet database engine cannot find the input table or query...
Unrecognized database format...
The Microsoft Jet database engine stopped the process because you and another user ...

What can you do in this situation? You have a few options:

1. You can try to repair your database in TntMPD. Under the "File" menu, click on "Rebuild Database".

3. Perhaps you have a backup of your database file on another computer or external drive.

4. As a last resort, you can try a paid file recovery service such as: http://www.datarevive.com/

Note: Be sure to check your disk for errors, as it's quite possible that your hard disk is failing: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/tips/kbtip.mspx

How do I recover from a corrupted database file?

Troy Wolbrink — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 20:55:56 GMT

Revision 3 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 4/3/2009 8:55:56 PM

How do I recover from a corrupted database file?

Your database file might be corrupt if you begin to receive an error such as the following:

The Microsoft Jet database engine cannot find the input table or query...
Unrecognized database format...
The Microsoft Jet database engine stopped the process because you and another user ...

What can you do in this situation? You have a few options:

1. You can try to repair your database in TntMPD. Under the "File" "File" menu, click on "Rebuild "Rebuild Database".

2. TntMPD takes auto-backups every time you close the program. Under the "File" "File" menu, click on "Restore" "Restore" to try to find a good working recent backup. Note: Be sure to check the box for "Include backups of other databases." if you recently moved your database.

3. Perhaps you have a backup of your database file on another computer or external drive.

4. As a last resort, you can try a paid file recovery service such as: http://www.datarevive.com/

Note: Be sure to check your disk for errors, as it's quite possible that your hard disk is failing: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/tips/kbtip.mspx

How do I recover from a corrupted database file?

Troy Wolbrink — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 23:34:22 GMT

Revision 2 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 10/30/2008 11:34:22 PM

How do I recover from a corrupted database file?

Your database file might be corrupt if you begin to receive an error such as the following:

The Microsoft Jet database engine cannot find the input table or query...
Unrecognized database format...
The Microsoft Jet database engine stopped the process because you and another user ...

What can you do in this situation? You have a few options:

1. You can try to repair your database in TntMPD. Under the "File" menu, click on "Rebuild Database".

2. TntMPD takes auto-backups every time you close the program. Under the "File" menu, click on "Restore" to try to find a good working recent backup.

3. Perhaps you have a backup of your database file on another computer or external drive.

4. As a last resort, you can try a paid file recovery service such as: http://www.datarevive.com/

Note: Be sure to check your disk for errors, as it's quite possible that your hard disk is failing: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/tips/kbtip.mspx

How do I recover from a corrupted database file?

Troy Wolbrink — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 22:00:45 GMT

Revision 1 posted to Frequently Asked Questions by Troy Wolbrink on 10/10/2008 10:00:45 PM

Your database file might be corrupt if you begin to receive an error such as the following:

The Microsoft Jet database engine cannot find the input table or query...
Unrecognized database format...
The Microsoft Jet database engine stopped the process because you and another user ...

What can you do in this situation? You have a few options:

1. You can try to repair your database in TntMPD. Under the "File" menu, click on "Rebuild Database".

2. TntMPD takes auto-backups every time you close the program. Under the "File" menu, click on "Restore" to try to find a good working recent backup.

3. Perhaps you have a backup of your database file on another computer or external drive.

4. As a last resort, you can try a paid file recovery service such as: http://www.datarevive.com/