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MS Access offers a highly productive platform for advanced security and control over data. It is a DBMS (Database Management System) provided by Microsoft that correlates the relational Microsoft JET Database Engine<\/a> with GUI (Graphical User Interface) and software development tools. The application is integrated within Professional or Premium version of MS Office Suite or sold separately; hence, a user can opt for either option.<\/p>

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It does not demand any complicated programming to create a database in MS Access, and this makes it one of the most leading options for business professionals and data managers. It is also quite popular among data architects and software developers for developing application software. MS Access is relatively compatible with SQL. Tables, Forms, Queries, and Reports can be created and connected with Macros.<\/p>

To understand MS Access database thoroughly, let’s understand the concept of MDB and ACCDB, the data files being used by the respective database.<\/p>

What are MDB & ACCDB Files?<\/strong><\/h2>

MDB<\/strong> <\/h3>

Earlier versions of MS Access such as Access 2000, 2002 and 2003 save data in MDB file. It is a single database file that stores the entire data, and, therefore, it is important to fix the Access database file if it turns unreadable. <\/p>

Likewise, in other database applications, the MS Access database file is also prone to turning corrupt: hence, backing up the MDB file and periodic compacting is recommended to prevent data loss. <\/p>

However, to make the MDB file read by other applications such as SharePoint, and Microsoft Visual Studio 2010, it is important to convert the file for making the integrated data compatible with MS Access.<\/p>

ACCDB<\/strong><\/h3>

All latest versions, including MS Access 2007, 2010, 2013 and 2016 use ACCDB as its proprietary file format. This file format offers advanced features with improved and optimised functionality. It allows including attachments in the database and using multivalued fields. <\/p>

With an improved database security model, it supports the security validation of DB files with the major advantage being, both MS Outlook and SharePoint trust this validation. <\/p>

In Access 2007, 2010, 2013 and 2016, it is quite easier to save the database contents to MDB file with or without using the Classic menu. To convert MDB to ACCDB, click on the File<\/strong> menu, click on Save As<\/strong> and just select the ACCDB format<\/strong> and save it.<\/p>

Despite using MDB and ACCDB files with immense consideration, they, however, are not immune to turning corrupt; therefore, it becomes imperative to repair MS Access database file, irrespective of the version.<\/p>

Causes for MS Access Database File Corruption<\/strong><\/h2>

One of the major reasons for MS Access database file corruption<\/a> is the improper shutdown of the Windows machine. Several reasons lead to an abrupt system shutdown which are as follows:<\/p>