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PeterTeutsch-3644 asked thedbguy edited

Issue: Can not open msaccess database with old format

Hi.

I use Office365 and last Windows10.

For a some time in can`t open accdb files with MsAccess.
Neither can`t open new created accdb files.

The message: You can not open files with a format from an old version.

ALL FILES HAVE THE LAST VERSION!

I have uninstalled entire Office with dedicated microsoft tools, cleaned the registry and reinstalled office.

The problem persists.

How can you solve the problem?

Thanks, Peter


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thedbguy answered

Can you open these databases using a different machine? Just thinking out loud...

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PeterTeutsch-3644 answered

Yes, i can open all accdb files on different machines.

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thedbguy answered thedbguy edited

That indicates to me that the problem is probably with the machine. Since you already eliminated the Office application, I would suggest uninstalling it and install the runtime environment, just to test if that would open the db files. Just a thought...

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PeterTeutsch-3644 answered

Hi.

Yes, this is a problem with the machine. Now I have:


  1. Deinstalled Office365

  2. Cleaned the pc

  3. Installed Office365

The problem persists.

  1. Deinstalled Office365

  2. Installed the Runtime

MsAccess runtime works fine.

  1. Installed Office365

MsAccessRuntime works fine. MsAccess is not available.

  1. Deinstalled RTM

NOW ALL WORKS FINE!!

Thanks, Peter



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thedbguy answered thedbguy edited

Hi Peter. Congratulations! Glad to hear you got it sorted out. Sorry you had to go through all that trouble. Good luck!

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