Why is my Access database blank?

Why is my Access database not working?

Reason 1 – Access Database Files on the network are locked In such a case, Access database files on the network will be locked for all the users. Also, hardware and software issues on the server hosting the database file. This is another instance that may result in 'Access database not opening' issue.

How do I open a blank Access database?

Create a blank database On the File tab, click New, and then click Blank Database. Type a file name in the File Name box. To change the location of the file from the default, click Browse for a location to put your database (next to the File Name box), browse to the new location, and then click OK. Click Create.

How do I enable an Access database?

In Windows Explorer, navigate to the drive or folder containing the Access database file you want to open and double-click the database. Access starts and the database is opened.

How do I restore an Access database?

How to Recover a Microsoft Access Database After Corruption1Download, install, and run the DEMO version of Recovery Toolbox for Access.2Select a damaged . ... 3Run an analysis of the damaged database.4Review recovered data.5Select a new file name to save the recovered data.6Choose what data you want to save.MS Access Recovery tool for damaged databases