Data damage or corruption in Microsoft Access is a frequent incident. However, there are several tools available that can repair corrupt Access database files in no time.
Stellar Repair for Access is one such promising Access database recovery tool that can easily and quickly repair corrupted databases (.mdb, .accdb) files. It can recover all the objects from the corrupt database file, including records, modules, indexes, and forms. In can also recover deleted records from the database file. Along with that, the tool is compatible with all Microsoft Access versions. Below, we will be discussing the features, functionalities, and other details of the tool.
Key Features of Stellar Repair for Access
Stellar Repair for Access is equipped with some advanced features. Let’s take a look at the crucial features of the tool:
- Recovers All the Objects
This tool can recover all types of data from the corrupted database, including linked tables, queries, reports, forms, macros, tables, modules, indexes, and relations.
- Repairs both MDB and ACCDB Files
Stellar Repair for Access can repair corrupt .mdb and .accdb files. It can also repair the long number data type of Microsoft Access 2019.
- Recovers Deleted Records
Microsoft Access does not have any default feature of restoring deleted records. This tool can recover deleted records from the corrupted database file.
- Repairs Split Database
This tool can repair split database. It can also recover the data stored in corrupted tables.
- Preview Functionality
After repairing the database, the tool shows all the tables, linked tables, forms, etc. in the left pane of the screen. On the right pane of the screen, it shows detailed preview of the selected object.
- Compatibility
Stellar Repair for Access works with Microsoft Office 365 and Microsoft Access database versions 2002 through 2019. It is also compatible with the x64 edition of Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, and 11.
- Log Report
The tool also generates a log report after repairing the database. The report contains the details of the entire process, from the start to the end, along with the name of repaired files.
- Repairs Password-Protected Data
This tool can repair password-protected modules and forms, without compromising the data integrity.
System Requirements to Use the Tool
Here are the system requirements the users must ensure before using the tool.
Processor : Intel Compatible (x64)
Required Memory : Minimum 4 GB (8 GB is better)
Hard Disk : Minimum of 250 MB free space
Operating System : Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, & 11
Downloading and Installing the Tool
Now, let’s see how to download and install this tool.
- Downloading
To download Stellar Repair for Access, visit the Official Site and download the exe file.
- Installing
- Double-click on StellarRepairforAccess.exe to launch the setup.
- A notification will pop up on the screen stating license terms.
- Accept the license terms and follow the given instructions to finish the installation process.
Using the Tool
Once the tool is installed, follow the below step-by-step process to repair the corrupted database.
Step 1:
- After launching the tool, you can see a dialog box on the screen, stating “Select Database”, with two options – Browse and Find.
(In case the dialog box does not appear, go to the Home menu and click on Select Database.)
Step 2:
- Specify the location of the database file.
Step 3:
- Select the corrupted file and click on Repair.
- Once the repair is completed, a dialog box will pop up – Selected MS Access database repaired successfully. Click OK.
- After repair, you can see all the data, i.e., linked tables, queries, forms, macros, tables, modules, and reports of the selected file. It will be shown in a tree-like structure in the left pane.
- Click the object from the left pane to see its content on the right.
Step 4:
- To save the repaired file, select either Default Location or New Location.
- Click the checkbox next to Save Deleted Records to save the deleted records as well.
Step 5:
- Now, click OK to save the recovered files.
- You will see the notification – Repaired File Saved Successfully.
- Click OK to complete the process.
Advantages and Disadvantages of using Stellar Repair for Access
Now, let’s take a look at the advantages and disadvantages of using Stellar Repair for Access.
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
| Simple and easy user interface (UI). Any non-technical person can handle it. | Only available for Windows OS. |
| Repairs corrupted .mdb and .accdb files, irrespective of the severity of the damage. | |
| No restriction on file size. | |
| Recovers deleted records. | |
| Supports all Access versions – from 2002 to 2019 and Office 365. |
Pricing and Editions
Stellar Repair for Access has a free version available for trial purpose. It only allows to repair and preview the repaired file. Apart from this, the tool comes in two paid editions.
- Professional
Costing $99/year, this version lets you repair damaged Access databases and save them. It is available for one device.
- Technician
This edition can be used on multiple systems. Rest of the features are similar to Professional one. It will cost $149/year.
Verdict
Stellar Repair for Access is one of the best tools to repair corrupted Microsoft Access database files. We ran a 700 MB file which took merely 2 minutes to scan. However, if the file size is too large or the device is not adaptive, it will take a little time. We were amazed to see the speedy recovery with all the data intact. We will rate the tool 4.8 out of 5.
