A problem occurred in your database. Correct the problem by repairing and compacting the database. (Error 3428)

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The database you are attempting to use has an unspecified problem and, as a result, it is marked as corrupt.

To correct the problem

6. Close the database.
   
   
7. Repair the database with the RepairDatabase method. In Microsoft Access, you can also do this by going to the Tools menu, pointing to Database Utilities, and then clicking Repair Database.
   
   
8. Compact the database with the CompactDatabase method. In Microsoft Access, you can also do this by going to the Tools menu, pointing to Database Utilities, and then clicking Compact Database.

Important All steps are required.