{"id":5790,"date":"2017-04-17T10:53:29","date_gmt":"2017-04-17T10:53:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/?p=5790"},"modified":"2025-09-08T10:23:24","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T10:23:24","slug":"fix-ms-access-cannot-open-database-error","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/fix-ms-access-cannot-open-database-error\/","title":{"rendered":"Fix MS Access Error 3049: Cannot Open Database"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p>Sometimes, when importing data, running an action query, or adding new records in MS Access, you may encounter <strong>Runtime Error 3049<\/strong> along with the following message:<\/p><p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#d8d8d8\">&ldquo;<strong>Cannot open database. It may not be a database that your application recognizes, or the file may be corrupt<\/strong>.&rdquo;<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"108\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cant-open-Access-database-error.png\" alt=\"'Cannot open database. It may not be a database that your application recognizes, or the file may be corrupt.' error message in MS Access\" class=\"wp-image-5791 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cant-open-Access-database-error.png 620w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Cant-open-Access-database-error-300x52.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&ldquo;Cannot Open Access&rdquo; Error<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><p>To find the correct solution to fix <strong>&ldquo;Access Error 3049&rdquo;<\/strong>, it is important to know the actual reasons behind it.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"understanding-access-error-3049:-cannot-open-database\"><strong>Understanding Access Error 3049: Cannot Open Database<\/strong><\/h2><p>As you may know, Microsoft Access 2007 and higher versions by default create databases in ACCDB file format. MS Access 2003 and earlier versions create db in MDB file format. If you can&rsquo;t open the ACCDB or MDB file, the file has likely turned corrupt resulting in the &ldquo;Cannot open database&rdquo; error.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Access database file corruption may occur due to the following reasons:<\/strong><\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The access database size limit has reached or exceeded 2 GB.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hardware or software inconsistencies and conflicts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>File damage due to storage of large volume data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unintentional deletion of data or storage media format.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Damaged structure or header of an ACCDB file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incompatibility of the file created in Access 2003 or earlier versions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The database is restored from an invalid backup.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ways-to-fix-the-&ldquo;cannot-open-database&rdquo;-error-in-ms-access\">Ways to Fix the &ldquo;Cannot Open Database&rdquo; Error in MS Access<\/h2><p>Following are some methods to fix <strong>MS Access cannot open database error<\/strong>:<\/p><p class=\"has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><strong>NOTE:<em> <\/em><\/strong>Attempting to repair the corrupt Access database manually may cause further corruption, leading to permanent data loss. So, make sure to create a backup copy of the database, even if it is in a corrupt state before performing any manual method.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-1-run-access-compact-and-repair-utility\"><strong>Step 1: Run Access&rsquo;s Compact &amp; Repair Utility<\/strong><\/h3><p>If you are receiving the error message &ldquo;<strong>Cannot open database.&nbsp;It may not be a database that your application recognizes, or the file may be corrupt<\/strong>.&rdquo;, check if the database has reached or exceeded the 2 GB limit. If so, running MS Access&rsquo;s built-in &ldquo;Compact and Repair&rdquo; utility may help.<\/p><p>To Run the &lsquo;Compact and Repair&rsquo; utility, follow these steps:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the MS Access application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the window that pops up, double-click <strong>Blank desktop database<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"774\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Blank-Desktop-Database-2.jpg\" alt=\"Click on 'Blank desktop database'\" class=\"wp-image-57401 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Blank-Desktop-Database-2.jpg 774w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Blank-Desktop-Database-2-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Blank-Desktop-Database-2-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Blank desktop database<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to&nbsp;<strong>File<\/strong>, and then click on <strong>Close<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"151\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Access-Close-Option-3-151x300.jpg\" alt=\"Navigate to File Menu and close the current file by clicking Close.\" class=\"wp-image-57403 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Access-Close-Option-3-151x300.jpg 151w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Access-Close-Option-3.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 151px) 100vw, 151px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Select Close<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the window that appears, click&nbsp;<strong>Database Tools<\/strong>, and then choose <strong>Compact and Repair Database<\/strong> on the <strong>Tools<\/strong> menu.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"242\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Compact-and-Repair-Database-1-1024x242.jpg\" alt=\"Go to 'Database Tools' and select 'Compact and Repair Database'\" class=\"wp-image-67452 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4.231404958677686;width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Compact-and-Repair-Database-1-1024x242.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Compact-and-Repair-Database-1-300x71.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Compact-and-Repair-Database-1-768x181.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Compact-and-Repair-Database-1.jpg 1042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Compact and Repair Database<\/figcaption><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the &ldquo;<strong>Database to Compact From<\/strong>&rdquo;&nbsp;dialog box, find and select the database you want to compact and repair.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"754\" height=\"263\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Database-to-Compact-From.jpg\" alt=\"In the 'Database to Compact From' dialog box, locate and choose the database you wish to compact and repair.\" class=\"wp-image-57406 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Database-to-Compact-From.jpg 754w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Database-to-Compact-From-300x105.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 754px) 100vw, 754px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Database to Compact From Dialog Box<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><p>Open the copy of the compacted and repaired database. The copy will be saved in the same location as your previously saved original database.<\/p><p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/ms-access-database-repair-when-compact-and-repair-not-works\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Repair access database when compact and repair did not work<\/a><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-2-import-everything-into-a-new-database\"><strong>Step 2: Import Everything into a Fresh Database<\/strong><\/h3><p>Attempt to import and restore data from the corrupt db into a new Access database. To do so, follow these steps:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create a new database file, by clicking <strong>Blank desktop database<\/strong> (refer to Figure 2).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the <strong>External Data <\/strong>tab, and select <strong>Access<\/strong> on the <strong>Import &amp; Link<\/strong> menu.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"972\" height=\"204\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/External-Data-Option.jpg\" alt=\"Under the External Data tab and choose Access from the Import &amp; Link menu.\" class=\"wp-image-57407 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/External-Data-Option.jpg 972w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/External-Data-Option-300x63.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/External-Data-Option-768x161.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 972px) 100vw, 972px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">External Data Option<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the <strong>Get External Data &ndash; Access Database<\/strong> dialog box, browse the source (i.e. corrupt) db.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"746\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Get-External-Data-1024x746.jpg\" alt=\"In the 'Get External Data &ndash; Access Database' dialog box, navigate to and select the corrupt database.\" class=\"wp-image-57408 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Get-External-Data-1024x746.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Get-External-Data-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Get-External-Data-768x560.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Get-External-Data.jpg 1099w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Get External Data<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on <strong>OK.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the <strong>Import Objects<\/strong>&nbsp;dialog box, click the tab depending on the objects you want to restore. For instance, choose &lsquo;Forms&rsquo; to import forms from the source db into the new one.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p><strong>NOTE: <\/strong>Click the &lsquo;Select All&rsquo; button if you wish to restore all the objects.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"479\" height=\"318\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/import-objects.png\" alt=\"Navigate the 'Import Objects' dialog box and select the tab associated with the objects you intend to restore. \" class=\"wp-image-67455 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/import-objects.png 479w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/import-objects-300x199.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 479px) 100vw, 479px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Import Objects Window<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <strong>OK<\/strong> to finish importing the selected objects into the new database.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-3-use-windows-built-in-drive-tool\"><strong>Step 3: Try Windows ODBC Repair Tool<\/strong><\/h3><p>If you cannot compact and repair the Access database or have failed to import data into a blank db, using the Windows built-in drive tool may help. The tool can help repair corrupt databases and deal with errors such as &ldquo;Cannot open database, the file may be corrupt&rdquo;.<\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Here&rsquo;s how you can use the drive tool to repair a corrupt access database:<\/h4><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>File Explorer<\/strong>, and navigate to the following location- <strong>C:\\Windows\\SysWOW64<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the window that appears, search for odbcad32.exe file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Double-click on <strong>odbcad32<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"323\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Select-odbcad32-1-1024x323.jpg\" alt=\"Locate the odbcad32.exe file and initiate it by double-clicking.\" class=\"wp-image-57411 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Select-odbcad32-1-1024x323.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Select-odbcad32-1-300x95.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Select-odbcad32-1-768x242.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Select-odbcad32-1-1536x485.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Select-odbcad32-1.jpg 1584w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Select odbcad32<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>ODBC Data Source Administrator (32-bit)<\/strong> window will be displayed. From DSN, select MS Access Database under Name, and then click <strong>Add.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ODBC-data-source-administrator.png\" alt=\"In the ODBC Data Source Administrator (32-bit) window. Under DSN, choose 'MS Access Database' for Name, and proceed by clicking the 'Add' button.\" class=\"wp-image-57412 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ODBC-data-source-administrator.png 886w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ODBC-data-source-administrator-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ODBC-data-source-administrator-768x542.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 886px) 100vw, 886px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ODBC Data Source Administrator (32-bit) Window<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the &ldquo;<strong>Create New Data Source<\/strong>&rdquo; window, select &rsquo;Driver do Microsoft Access (*mdb), and then click <strong>Finish<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"478\" height=\"358\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/create-new-data-source.png\" alt=\"In the 'Create New Data Source' window, opt for 'Microsoft Access Driver (*mdb)', and finalize the process by clicking 'Finish'.\" class=\"wp-image-67457 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/create-new-data-source.png 478w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/create-new-data-source-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 478px) 100vw, 478px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Create New Data Source<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the <strong>ODBC Microsoft Access Setup<\/strong> dialog box, click <strong>Repair<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p><strong>NOTE: <\/strong>Click &lsquo;Select&rsquo; under Database to choose the type of database (.mdb or .accdb) file you want to repair.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"481\" height=\"318\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ODBC-Access-Setup.png\" alt=\"Within the ODBC Microsoft Access Setup dialog box, initiate the repair process by clicking on the 'Repair' option\" class=\"wp-image-67460 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ODBC-Access-Setup.png 481w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ODBC-Access-Setup-300x198.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 481px) 100vw, 481px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ODBC Microsoft Access Setup Dialog Box<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>From the <strong>Repair Database<\/strong> window, select the drive followed by the folder in which the corrupt MDB file is stored. Click <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"412\" height=\"254\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Repair-Database-Window.png\" alt=\"Select Database window to specify the drive and folder containing the corrupt MDB file\" class=\"wp-image-67462 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Repair-Database-Window.png 412w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Repair-Database-Window-300x185.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 412px) 100vw, 412px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Repair Database Window<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If the repair is successful, you will receive a message saying the database was successfully repaired.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"119\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Database-Successfully-Repaired-Message-300x119.jpg\" alt=\"'Database was repaired successfully' message box.\" class=\"wp-image-57418 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Database-Successfully-Repaired-Message-300x119.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Database-Successfully-Repaired-Message.jpg 589w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Database Successfully Repaired Message<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <strong>OK<\/strong> and check if you can open the db.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-4-convert-access-mdb-file-to-accdb\"><strong>Step 4: Convert Older MDB Files to ACCDB Format<\/strong><\/h3><p><strong>NOTE:<em> <\/em><\/strong>This method only applies to users using an Access database in MDB file format.<\/p><p>Access offers a manual procedure that can help export data from MDB file format to ACCDB format, to view the incorporated content. To get started, it is imperative to close all programs and files associated with MS Access.<\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Perform the following steps to convert MDB file to ACCDB file format:<\/h4><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"341\" height=\"158\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/MDB-to-ACCDB.jpg\" alt=\"Convert MDB File to ACCDB File\" class=\"wp-image-5794 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/MDB-to-ACCDB.jpg 341w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/MDB-to-ACCDB-300x139.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 341px) 100vw, 341px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Convert MDB File to ACCDB File<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>MS Access<\/strong>, click the <strong>File<\/strong> Menu, and then click on <strong>Open.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"442\" height=\"438\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Open-Access-Database.jpg\" alt=\"In the File Menu, click on the Open option.\" class=\"wp-image-42778 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Open-Access-Database.jpg 442w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Open-Access-Database-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Open-Access-Database-300x297.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Open-Access-Database-80x80.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 442px) 100vw, 442px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Access Database Open Window<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the <strong>Open<\/strong> dialog box that appears, open the Access MDB file that needs to be converted to the ACCDB file format.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"611\" height=\"336\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/convert-into-accdb-file-1.jpg\" alt=\"Select the MDB file to convert to ACCDB file format.\" class=\"wp-image-42785 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/convert-into-accdb-file-1.jpg 611w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/convert-into-accdb-file-1-300x165.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 611px) 100vw, 611px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Open Dialog Box<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Under the <strong>Database File Types<\/strong>, click <strong>Access Database (*.accdb).<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"722\" height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/MDB-to-ACCDB.jpg\" alt=\"Within the Database File Types, choose 'Access Database (*.accdb)' by clicking on the specified option.\" class=\"wp-image-42790 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/MDB-to-ACCDB.jpg 722w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/MDB-to-ACCDB-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 722px) 100vw, 722px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Save Database As Option<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <strong>Save &amp; Publish.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul><p>If any of the Access database objects are open at this stage, the application will prompt you to close them first and then proceed. Click &lsquo;Yes&rsquo; to instruct the application to close the object or alternatively click &lsquo;No&rsquo; if you want to cancel the entire conversion process. Access will then prompt to save the changes being made recently (if any).<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Next, provide a name to the converted file in the <strong>File name<\/strong> field, and then click <strong>Save.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul><p>A copy of the database will be created and opened by the application. The original database will be automatically closed by MS Access.<\/p><p><strong>Also read: <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/backup-and-restore-access-database\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>How to Backup and Restore Access Database?<\/strong><\/a><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-if-nothing-works?\"><strong>What If Nothing Works?<\/strong><\/h2><p>If none of the above methods helps fix <strong>Access Error 3049<\/strong>, you can try restoring the last known good backup copy of the database.<\/p><p>In case nothing works and backup is also not available, use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/access-database-repair.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stellar Repair for Access<\/a> to resolve the issue. The Access repair software helps repair and <strong>recover Access database <\/strong>(ACCDB and MDB) files. 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