subject: Tips To Resolve Form Corruption In Ms Access [print this page] In Microsoft Access database, you can modify or insert records directly by using forms. These forms provide a graphical environment that makes it easily understandable by any computer user. Corruption in Access forms primarily occurs due to application malfunction, improper system shutdown, malicious software like virus, and many similar reasons. In most cases of form corruption, you encounter an error message that makes the form inaccessible. In such situations, an ideal backup allows you to restore your required forms. But if in case, you have not created any backup of the backup is unable to restore the required forms, then you will need to opt for advanced repair access software to recover your lost forms.
As a practical instance, you encounter the below error message when you try to open a particular form saved in MS Access database:
Microsoft Access has experienced an error and must shut down....gives me an option to repair.
As the above error message states, MS Access is unable to open the Access form and requires an immediate shutdown. In addition, you encounter the same error message each time you attempt to open the form.
Cause:
The fundamental reason for the occurrence of the above error message is corrupt of Access form.
Resolution:
To troubleshoot and comprehensively resolve the above error message and access the form, you will need to use Compact and Repair utility. To do so, you will need to follow the below steps:
1.Select Database Utilities under Tools drop down list. Click Compact and Repair Database.
2.Click Compact after searching and selecting the database in the Database to Compact From dialog box.
3.Select a new folder location for the file in the Compact Database Into dialog box. Provide a unique name to the file.
4.Click on Save.
In most cases, the repair utility solves the problem and makes the form accessible. However, if the repair utility fails to resolve the issue, then you will need to opt for advanced access repair tool. These Access Database Repair tools are easily understandable without any prior technical knowledge.
