I can't open my database, and am worried its died

[Filthy_Phil]

Last night whilst working on my database, I made some changes to the layout of the switchboard. Closed the form and then closed access. I tried to reopen the database to see the changes I made. But instead I get the following screen.

Once this has happened Access creates but does not delete the lock file. Simply deleting the lock file does nothing. It also creates a backup of the database which also does not open, and also leaves a lock file.

Anyone know of a tool I can use to check the validity of the database, or be able to drag as much data out of it as possible. I am away from my backups and really need to get this going.

Probably important to know the database has a .mdb extension and the lock file .ldb. and I use Access 2007.

The app works as it happily opens other databases.

 

[Guus2005]

Start Access2007, open a new database and try to import all objects from the corrupt database. Perhaps it works. If not, it was nice meeting you

 

[Filthy_Phil]

Start Access2007, open a new database and try to import all objects from the corrupt database. Perhaps it works. If not, it was nice meeting you

It was the Swithboard I broke. I managed to figure out I could open the database by holding down the shift key. Then just got rid of the switch board.

 

[Guus2005]

Wow!
Your description really got me off track!!

I've never been so far from the solution!

Glad u found it.

 

[KeithG]

I would take this as a lesson and make sure you back up your db before working on design changes.