Unrecognized Database Format

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Larry Bohen

I've been using Access (current version 2002) for our product db and
uploading it to our Web store the same way for years. All of a sudden when I
try to Export, I get an Export Text Wizard message saying "unrecognized
database format."

The only thing I've changed recently is the location of the backup copy.

I would appreciate anyone's advice.
 
There are only 2 causes for that message:

1. You are trying to open a later version than what you have.

2. The database is corrupt.

I will hazard a guess and say that corruption is the reason. Either repair
your existing file (Tools ... Database Utilities ... Compact & Repair
Database) or restore from your backup.
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Arvin Meyer, MCP, MVP
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Larry Bohen said:
I've been using Access (current version 2002) for our product db and
uploading it to our Web store the same way for years. All of a sudden when I
try to Export, I get an Export Text Wizard message saying "unrecognized
database format."
Click to expand...

To add to Arvin's reply if it's corrupt see the Access Corruption FAQ
for some additional things to try.

Tony
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