file types MDB extension ?

[Linda in Iowa]

Windows XP Home sp2 and Office Professional 2003
In Control Panel, Folder Options on the file types for MDB extensions I have
a restore button. In the lower section of the File Types tab is Details for
'MDB' extension. Opens with Microsoft Office Access. You have customized
files with extension 'MDB'. To restore these files to their default type
(Microsoft Office Access Application), click Restore. Why do I have a
restore button instead of an Advanced button like I have for XLS and DOC
files? What files would be customized and what happens if I click restore?

 

[Bob I]

Do mdb files properly open MSAccess? If so, leave well enough alone. If
not, open one MS Office application, and click Help, Detect and Repair.