My database has returned the dreadedMSysDb error, and a coworker made a back up of the corrupted file before the error reared it's evil head.

So my backup is corrupt, my original is corrupt, I'm on a stand-alone system and can't load MS' jetcompact database utility and I've lost 24000 records

Can anybody help?

Maybe this link (http://www.access-programmers.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=31944) is worth a try.

I'm afraid consultant work isn't an option as we are legally prohibited from making our records available to any member of the public.

Good luck with your quest.