Analyze Your MDB File in Microsoft Access

Using Microsoft Access, you should analyze your .mdb file before you export your database. Performing these steps will minimize errors in the migration.

1. In Microsoft Access, analyze the objects in your .mdb file:

   1. From the Microsoft Access menu bar, select Tools, Analyze, and then Documenter.

   2. Select the All Object Types tab, and then click the Select All button to select all the objects within the application for analysis.

   3. Remove or resolve any erroneous objects reported by the Documenter.

2. Ensure the application contains no missing references:

   1. In Microsoft Access, launch the design IDE (press Alt+F11 keys).

   2. From the menu bar, select Tools and then References.

   3. Remove or resolve any missing references.

3. Ensure the application compiles successfully:

   1. From the menu bar in the IDE view, select Debug and then Compile.

   2. Resolve any reported errors.

4. Perform a compact and repair on the database:

   • From the menu bar in Microsoft Access, select Tools, Database Utilities, and then Compact and Repair Database.

5. Ensure that all linked tables are valid links:

   1. From the menu bar in Microsoft Access, select Tools, Database Utilities, and then Linked Table Manager.

   2. Verify that all links are up-to-date and pointing to an existing .mdb file that is not read-only.