Resolving Cannot access MDB files on windows Error

Sometimes, when you try to open a .mdb file Windows denies opening the file and displays the following error message:

“Cannot access MDB files on Windows”

Cause for the Error

The specified error message can occur due to following reasons:

Microsoft Access is not installed on your computer system. If MS Access is not installed on your computer system and you try to access the .mdb file then Windows becomes unable to find a program to open the .mdb file and displays the specified error message.

A registry key related to MS Access is damaged.

Solution

Whenever you see the above mentioned error message then first of all confirm that MS Access is installed on your computer system or not. In case, MS Access is not installed on your computer system, install it, and then try to access the file. However, in case MS Access is already installed then the other possible reason for that error message is the damage of a specific registry key. In that situation, first uninstall MS Access and then reinstall it or repair the registry.

The .mdb file is susceptible to damage like other software files. And once the .mdb file gets damaged, MS Access cannot access it due to which you may lose important data stored in it.

Kernel for Access Recovery – an efficient Access Repair software enables you to repair the damaged .mdb file in just few moments. The software quickly scans the damaged .mdb file and repairs it to recover all database objects including table, view, keys, etc. While performing Access Repair, the software maintains data integrity and consistency so that the date can be recovered in the same form as it was before damage. The software supports all versions of MS Access database.

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