Fixing “Error 3343 “Unrecognized Database Format” in MS- Access

You might have come across “error 3343 unrecognized database format” while working with MS Access. As this is one of the common errors of Microsoft Access database. For example you have been entering a new data into your Access database and you have saved it. Next day when you trying to open Access database you receive this  unknown message -  "error 3343 unrecognized database format". You do not have any idea how this happen. well in this post you will know what are the reasons behind it and how to fix MS Access error 3343 unrecognized database format. Well, let us find out the reasons and solutions:

 

Causes 1: Due to Database Corruption

The error may occur due to Access database corruption. The reasons behind the corruption can happen due to human errors, virus attack, splitting large files into small files, improper exit of Access database application. So, how to fix it up?

Solution

Well, you don’t have to worry about it as it can be fixed and you can restore the data stored in it. You can use the inbuilt utility that comes with the application that is known as “Compact and Repair” database. Here is the path how to use inbuilt utility: Open MS Access>Tool>Database Utilities>Compact And Repair Database. 

Causes 2: Opening Access Database File in older Versions

When you try to open an Access file in Access 2007 which is created in Access 2010 then you might get this Error 3343 Unrecognized Database Format.

Solution

Open Access file then go to File>Options>Creating database>New database sort order. Make sure that General>legacy settings is followed severely. You must need to convert 2010 Access file to the format of 2007 Access file.

Also Read: MS Access Corrupt Database Recovery Tool to Remove Serious Error Blot

Tool we Recommend

If following above two methods does not work for you and you are still getting the Error 3343 unrecognized database format then it is highly recommended that you must take help of MS Access repair tool which is specifically designed to fix and recover corrupted or error throwing Access Database file. With the help of this tool users can easily and quickly restore the corrupted database of MS Access.