Why is MS Access not working?

What to do if MS Access is not working?

To try that, use Windows File Explorer to navigate to the msaccess.exe file (it's normally in the Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office 15 directory), locate msaccess.exe and then right click it and select "Troubleshoot Compatibility". This will run a wizard that may help you to configure settings that may work.

Why can't I open MS Access?

Click the Start button and then click Run. Type Regedit, and then press Enter. You may run into the permissions issue anywhere from the GUID to the Retail key. If you run into the permissions issue on the GUID, you will then also need to repeat steps 4 – 10 on the 12.0 or 14.0 key as well as the Retail key.

How do I repair Microsoft Access?

Open the Access application. Select the Database Tools tab. Then click the Compact and Repair Database option on the tab. A Database to Compact From window will then open from which you can select a database file to repair.