{"id":6117,"date":"2019-02-15T12:39:54","date_gmt":"2019-02-15T12:39:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/?p=6117"},"modified":"2026-02-11T11:55:24","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T11:55:24","slug":"fixed-unrecognized-database-format-error-in-access","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/fixed-unrecognized-database-format-error-in-access\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix Unrecognized Database Format Error in MS Access 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"block_sum\"><strong>Summary:-<\/strong> Microsoft Access is the best database management application preferred by most users. Don\u2019t worry I am not going to discuss the features and specifications of MS Access. Let\u2019s come straight to the point that how to fix Unrecognized Database Error in MS Access. Many users are facing these kinds of problems and they are unable to view files on MS Access Database. So, either you can use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/recovery\/ms-access-database-recovery-software.php\"><strong>MS Access Database Recovery<\/strong><\/a> Tool or try the manual approaches to get rid of this error..<\/p>\n<p class=\"blog-btn\"><a class=\"sum-d-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/demo-version\/SysInfoTools-MS-Access-Recovery.exe\"><i class=\"icon-windows\"><\/i> Download<\/a> <a class=\"sum-b-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/buynow\/ms-access-database-recovery-software.php\"><i class=\"icon icon-basket\"><\/i> Buy Now<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/div>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" 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Unrecognized Errors in MS Access<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/fixed-unrecognized-database-format-error-in-access\/#Change_Access_Version\" >Change Access Version<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/fixed-unrecognized-database-format-error-in-access\/#How_to_Apply_the_%E2%80%9CCompact_and_Repair%E2%80%9D_Method\" >How to Apply the \u201cCompact and Repair\u201d Method<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/fixed-unrecognized-database-format-error-in-access\/#Professional_Access_Recovery_Tool_to_Fix_Unrecognized_Database_Error_in_MS_Access\" >Professional Access Recovery Tool to Fix Unrecognized Database Error in MS Access<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/fixed-unrecognized-database-format-error-in-access\/#Steps_to_Fix_the_Access_Database_Error\" >Steps to Fix the Access Database Error<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/fixed-unrecognized-database-format-error-in-access\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasons_for_Using_MS_Access_Database_and_Its_Corruption\"><\/span>Reasons for Using MS Access Database and Its Corruption<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Friendly User Interface<\/li>\n<li>Security of Data<\/li>\n<li>Provides Sufficient Space for Data Storage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasons_for_Corruption\"><\/span>Reasons for Corruption<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Are you trying to open the file of the new version on the old version of MS Access?<\/li>\n<li>Do you have the latest service pack of MS Access installed on your system?<\/li>\n<li>Have you forcefully closed the MS Access file?<\/li>\n<li>Is there any external virus attack on your system?<\/li>\n<li>Have you abruptly closed the system without completion of the saving process?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>See if the reason for the unrecognized error is the first two reasons then you can fix it through the manual methods which I am going to mention here. If the corruption is not severe then you can fix it through the \u201cCompact and Repair\u201d option.<\/p>\n<p>Well, let\u2019s discuss how to fix the frequent errors occurring in MS Access. If you think that you can fix it manually then you are right. I will tell you some manual techniques to fix the MS Access errors.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manual_Tricks_to_Fix_Unrecognized_Errors_in_MS_Access\"><\/span>Manual Tricks to Fix Unrecognized Errors in MS Access<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are some DIY tricks you can apply to fix Unrecognized Database Error in MS Access.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Change_Access_Version\"><\/span>Change Access Version<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes the files are not compatible with the MS Access version which you are using. Therefore you need to fix that. There are two options either you upgrade the version of files or downgrade the version of MS Access. I would recommend going with the first option. Let&#8217;s see how to apply it.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Import the files into your MS Access Database<\/li>\n<li>Click on the <strong>File<\/strong> tab and open<\/li>\n<li>In the <strong>General <\/strong>tab Create <strong>New Database<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Ensure that the <strong>New Database sort order<\/strong> is in Place<\/li>\n<li>Check the <strong>General<\/strong> and <strong>Legacy<\/strong> Settings<\/li>\n<li>Change the Database file version to the Existing Version<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So by now, you might have fixed your Access database error. Differences in Versions can lead to such errors. If you are still not satisfied then I would like to tell you the second manual method for fixing the errors.<\/p>\n<p>It is possible that your database file might be corrupted. So for resolving this, there is a manual method known as \u201cCompact and Repair Database\u201d.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Apply_the_%E2%80%9CCompact_and_Repair%E2%80%9D_Method\"><\/span>How to Apply the \u201cCompact and Repair\u201d Method<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Open Access and go to <strong>Tools<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>Database Utilities<\/strong> Option<\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cCompact and Repair\u201d.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>As soon as you will click on this option the repair process will start. After the completion, close the file and re-open it. By now your error might have been fixed.<\/p>\n<p>Are you still unhappy because the unrecognized error hasn\u2019t been fixed?<\/p>\n<p>Now I am quite sure that your MS Access database file has got corrupted and you have to fix it as soon as possible because you might lose all your data and can\u2019t recover them in the future.<\/p>\n<p>But still, if you are facing the error then there are some major issues related to your MS Access file which you can\u2019t repair manually. You have to fix it urgently by using a third-party tool otherwise you can lose all your crucial data from corrupted files.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Professional_Access_Recovery_Tool_to_Fix_Unrecognized_Database_Error_in_MS_Access\"><\/span>Professional Access Recovery Tool to Fix Unrecognized Database Error in MS Access<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Wait! Why are you wasting your time on the web in search of software? If you really want to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/repair-access-database-files-manually\/\"><strong>repair Access Database files<\/strong><\/a>, try the <strong>MS Access Database Recovery Tool<\/strong> by <strong>SysInfoTools. <\/strong>I can guarantee you that this tool can fix the MS Access Unrecognized errors.<\/p>\n<p>If you are thinking that how will you run this tool then please don\u2019t worry because I will explain the step-by-step procedure, and how to use this tool and fix the Unrecognized Error. After viewing the screenshots you can assure yourself about the user-friendly GUI.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Fix_the_Access_Database_Error\"><\/span>Steps to Fix the Access Database Error<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Download and Install the SysInfo MS Access Database Recovery Tool.<\/li>\n<li>Launch the Software and Select the corrupt Database file. Choose <strong>Standard Mode<\/strong> for Normal Corruption and <strong>Advanced Mode<\/strong> for Severe Corruption. Click on <strong>OK<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/sysinfo-img\/screenshot\/ms-access-repair\/step-1.jpg\" alt=\"Unrecognized Database Error in MS Access\" width=\"437\" height=\"300\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li>In a few moments, the scanning process will be completed. Click on <strong>OK <\/strong>to continue.<br \/>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/sysinfo-img\/screenshot\/ms-access-repair\/step-2.jpg\" alt=\"Unrecognized Database Error in MS Access\" width=\"437\" height=\"300\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li>You will take a preview of the entire recovered file on the left in a tree structure format. Select the files you want to save and Click on Save.<br \/>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/sysinfo-img\/screenshot\/ms-access-repair\/step-3.jpg\" alt=\"access recovery\" width=\"437\" height=\"300\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li>Select your preferred location where you want to save the file and Click on Save.<br \/>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/sysinfo-img\/screenshot\/ms-access-repair\/step-4.jpg\" alt=\"Unrecognized Database Error in MS Access\" width=\"437\" height=\"300\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li>Once the process completes Click on OK and you can view the file where you have saved.<br \/>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/sysinfo-img\/screenshot\/ms-access-repair\/step-6.jpg\" alt=\"access recovery\" width=\"437\" height=\"300\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Explore More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/import-data-from-ms-access-to-sql-server\/\">Import Data from MS Access To SQL Server<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>So you can see how easy it is to recover data from a corrupted Access database. Now I can guarantee that you can fix frequent unrecognized errors of MS Access Database. So don\u2019t waste your time wandering around on different websites. Just try the Sysinfo software and resolve your issues. 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