Why does my Access database keep crashing?

How do I stop Access from crashing?

Having Issues with MS Access Crashing?1Make sure your PC has the latest updates, including updates for Microsoft Office.2Verify your PC does not have a reboot pending after installing updates, (you will see “Update and Reboot” or “Update and Shutdown” when you go to turn off your PC.

Why does my Access database keep getting corrupted?

Database corruption can result if you use 3rd party Access plug-ins (including 3rd party ActiveX controls) that have not been designed properly. These plug-ins often run in the same application memory space as MS Access since they are also programs, so a plug-in crash will result in an MS Access crash as well.

How do I fix Microsoft Access database?

Manually compact and repair a database that you have open Select File > Info > Compact & Repair Database. Access creates a copy of the compacted and repaired database in the same location.

What is wrong with Microsoft Access?

One problem with Microsoft Access is that it has its own file format that isn't compatible with any other system. While Microsoft adopted an OpenDocument Format-compatible XML-based file structure for Excel and Word, it left the old file structure of Access alone.