how do I open a damaged database

[triing]

A database back-end became damaged. I attempted to repair but now get a
message that the "Jet database engine stopped the process because you and
another user are attempting to change the same data at the same time". This
of course is not true. I've tried importing the components to a new db but
get the same message. How can I get the database to open?

 

[Al Camp]

tiring,
Try opening the .mdb file while holding the shift key down. That bypasses any startup
code from running, and might allow you to get to Repair and Compact.
If you're still stuck, try opening a new blank database, and Importing your objects (a
few at a time) from the damaged mdb.

 

[triing]

Thanks for the reply. I've tried both of those methods, same message appears.
I should include that this is a database stored on a shared server. I
recently assumed responsibility for maintenance of this db from a retiring
coworker. Doesn't appear a backup was ever created.

 

[TC]

Whatever you do, take a copy of the database before you go any further!
Then, if you somehow make the database /worse/, you can send the copy
off to a data recovery sevice. If you do not take that copy, you might
lose the opportunity to use a data recovery sevice.

HTH,
TC (MVP Access)
http://tc2.atspace.com

 

[Cyberwolf]

Are you opening this exclusively? If not, open another db click on tools and
option go to the Advanced tab click on exclusive, and then try open the DB.

Just a thought.

 

[triing]

Thanks for the suggestion, but again no luck. I've found some other posts
with similar problems and no effective fix has been listed. I might be SOL on
this one.

 

[triing]

Thanks to everybody for the replies. I had to get our IT department to
restore the database to a previous state, so some data was last but I think
that was the best and quickest solution.