Stellar Repair for Access

User Guide

Version 6.0

Overview

Stellar Repair for Access, a secure and easy to use application is designed for repairing corrupt

Microsoft Access (.mdb, .accdb) files. The software repairs corrupt Access files and saves them to their

default location or to a user-specified location.

Access is a versatile application for creating database, which is susceptible to corruption. Stellar Repair

for Access is an ideal solution for repairing and retrieving corrupted access files. The software repairs

the files in a safe and non-destructive manner.

Key Features:

Supports MS Access 2019 / 2016 / 2013 / 2010 / 2007 / 2003 / 2002.

Compatible with Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7.

Multiple DPI Supported (100%, 125%, 150%, 175%, 200%).

Repairs tables, deleted records, linked tables, forms, reports, queries, modules and macros.

Find option to search for objects in the repaired database.

Repairs relations in access database.

User-friendly and secure software.

Installation Procedure

Before installing the Stellar Repair for Access software ensure that your computer meets the minimum

system requirements.

Minimum System Requirements:

Processor: Pentium Class

Operating systems: Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7

RAM: 1 GB

Hard Disk: 50 MB free space

MS Access: 2016 / 2013 / 2010 / 2007 / 2003 / 2002

To install Stellar Repair for Access:

1. Double-click StellarRepairforAccess.exe file to start the setup process. The Setup - Stellar

Repair for Access dialog box opens. Click Next.

2. In the License Agreement screen, select I accept the agreement option. The Next button will be

enabled. Click Next.

3. In the Select Additional Tasks screen, check the required check boxes. Click Next.

4. In the Select Destination Location screen, provide the path by using Browse button where the

setup files will be stored. Click Next.

5. In the Start Menu Folder screen, provide the path by using Browse button where the program's

shortcuts will be stored. Click Next.

6. In the Ready to Install screen, review the settings. Click Back to change settings. After

confirming, the settings click Install. The Installing screen shows the installation process.

7. After completing the process, the Completing the Stellar Repair for Access Setup Wizard

screen opens. Click Finish.

Launching the Software

To launch Stellar Repair for Access in Windows 10:

Click Start icon -> All apps -> Stellar Repair for Access -> Stellar Repair for Access Or,

Double click Stellar Repair for Access icon on the desktop. Or,

Click Stellar Repair for Access tile on the home screen.

To launch Stellar Repair for Access in Windows 8.1 / 8:

Click Stellar Repair for Access tile on the home screen. Or,

Double click Stellar Repair for Access icon on the desktop.

To launch Stellar Repair for Access in Windows 7:

Click Start -> Programs -> Stellar Repair for Access -> Stellar Repair for Access. Or,

Double click Stellar Repair for Access icon on the desktop. Or,

Click Stellar Repair for Access icon in Quick Launch.

User Interface

Stellar Repair for Access is powerful and easy to use file repair software, which is capable of repairing

corrupted access database. The software has an easy to use Graphical User Interface, which contains

features for efficiently repairing MS Access Database.

After launching the program, you will see the main user interface as shown below:

The user interface contains Menus and Buttons that let you access various features of the software with

ease.

Menus

Home Menu

Select Database Use this option to select the MS Access database. Save Database Use this option to save the repaired file. Stop Use this option to stop the repairing process. Include Deleted Data Select this check box to repair deleted records (if found) during the repairing process. Status Bar Check / clear this check box to Show / Hide Status bar. Message Bar Check / clear this check box to Show / Hide Message Bar. Search String Use this option to search a string in the database file.

Tools Menu

Save Log Use this option to save the log report. Remove Log Use this option to clear the log report. Update Use this option to search for both, major and minor updates for the software.

Help Menu

Help Topics Use this option to view the help manual for the software. Support Use this option to view support page of stellarinfo.com. Knowledgebase Use this option to visit Knowledgebase articles of stellarinfo.com. About Use this option to read more information about the software.

Buy Online Menu

Buy Online Use this option to purchase the software. Activation Use this option to activate the software.

Buttons

Click this button to select MS Access Database.

Click this button to save the repaired file.

Click this button to stop the repairing process.

Click this button to save the log report.

Click this button to remove the log report.

Click this button to search for both, major and minor updates for the software.

Click this button to purchase the software.

Click this button to activate the software after purchasing.

Click this button to view the help manual for the software.

Click this button to view support page of stellarinfo.com.

Click this button to visit Knowledgebase articles of stellarinfo.com.

Click this button to read more information about the software.

Ordering the Software

To know more about Stellar Repair for Access, click here.

To purchase the software online, please visit https://www.stellarinfo.com/database-recovery/access-

recovery/buy-now.php

Alternatively, click on Order icon in Help Menu on Menu Bar to purchase the software online.

Select either of the methods given above to purchase the software.

Once the order is confirmed, a serial number will be sent to you through e-mail, which would be required to

activate the software.

Activating the Software

The demo version is for evaluation purpose only. You need to activate the software to use its full

functionality. Use the Activation Key received via email after purchasing the software to activate it.

To activate the software

1. Run demo version of Stellar Repair for Access software.

2. Click the Activation button. Activation window is displayed as shown below:

3. If you don’t have the activation key, click Get it now button in the window to purchase the software.

4. Once the order is confirmed, an Activation Key is sent to the email that you have provided while

purchasing the software.

5. Paste or type the Activation Key (received through email after purchasing the product) and click

Activate button (Please ensure an active Internet connection).

6. Stellar Repair for Access automatically communicates with the license server to verify the entered

key. If the entered key is valid, activation is completed successfully.

7. 'Activation completed successfully' message is displayed. Click OK.

Updating the Software

There are periodical software updates for Stellar Repair for Access. Using the update option, you can

check for both latest minor and major version available online. You can easily download the minor and

major version through the update wizard. While updating the software, it’s recommended to close all the

running programs.

To start Stellar Repair for Access Update Wizard:

1. Run Stellar Repair for Access software.

2. Select Update from Tools Menu.

4. Update window pops up.

5. The wizard will start searching for the latest updates and if it finds any new version, a window will

pop up indicating the availability an update.

6. Click Next and the software will start downloading update files from the server. When the process

is complete, the software will updated to the latest version.

Live Update may not happen due to following reasons:

Internet connection failure

Unable to download configuration files

Unable to locate updated files or version

Unable to locate executable file

Stellar Support

Our Technical Support professionals will give solutions for all your queries related to Stellar products.

You can either call us or go online to our support section at http://www.stellarinfo.com/support/

For price details and to place the order, click https://www.stellarinfo.com/database-recovery/access-

recovery/buy-now.php

Chat Live with an Online technician at http://www.stellarinfo.com

Search in our extensive Knowledgebase at http://www.stellarinfo.com/support/kb/

Submit enquiry at http://www.stellarinfo.com/support/enquiry.php

E-mail to Stellar Support at support@stellarinfo.com

Select File

To select a file:

1. Click Select Database option in Home Menu on the menu bar. Select Database dialog box

opens as shown below:

2. Click Browse button and select the file which you want to repair from the desired location.

3. Once you have selected the file, click Repair to start the repairing process.

Search File

Stellar Repair for Access allows you to search for .mdb and .accdb files using Search option of the

software. You can search for files in drives, folders and sub folders. However, you can only select one

drive at a time to search for files.

To Find Files:

1. Click Select Database option in Home Menu on the menu bar. Select Database dialog box

opens as shown below:

2. Select a drive from the list box and click Search button.

3. Check Find in Subfolders checkbox to search in subfolders of the selected drive or folder. Click

Search.

4. Select the check box 'Scan for Deleted Records' to repair deleted records (if found) during the

repairing process.

5. Once search is finished, list of all .mdb and .accdb files found in the selected drive is displayed as

shown below:

6. Select a file you wish to repair and click Repair to start the repairing process.

7. You can click Clear List button to remove the list of files.

Repair and Save File

Stellar Repair for Access repairs and saves corrupt .mdb and .accdb files either to a default location, or

to a user-specified location. You can also preview the repaired database before saving it.

To repair .mdb / .accdb files:

1. Select a MS Access Database.

2. Click Repair to start the repairing process.

3. After the completion of repairing process, Stellar Repair for Access shows all the tables, queries,

indexes and relations of the selected access file in a tree structure in left pane. The root includes

the name of the database. Click on an object name to view it's content in the right-pane.

To preview details of a specific item of the tree, use Find option on the ribbon. To search for specific item,

type name of the desired item in Enter search string text box and click Find button. Continue clicking Next

button to find more items with the same text as entered in search text box.

Note: Select the Include Deleted Data check box to recover deleted records (if found) during the

repairing process.

To save the repaired files:

1. By default, all objects are checked. In the left pane, check the check boxes of object name that

need to be saved. Clear the check boxes of object name that need not be saved. Click Save

Database button from the Home menu.

2. In Save At dialog box, select Default Location of File, if you want to save the repaired file at the

same location from where the file is selected.

Else, choose Select New Folder to save the repaired file at new location. In Browse For Folder

dialog box, select the required folder and click OK.

3. Click OK. A message appears indicating the successful completion of repairing process.

Save Log Report

Log window shows the progress of the current process. The log window displays messages such as

indicating the beginning of the process, end of the process, name of the corrupted file.

To enable log window:

Check the Message Bar check box in View section of Home Menu.

To save the Log Report

Select Save Log from Tools Menu.

In Save As dialog box, specify the destination where log file should be saved. Click Save.

To clear the Log Report

Select Remove Log from Tools Menu.

FAQs

1. What is Stellar Repair for Access?

Stellar Repair for Access is designed to repair corrupted Microsoft Access (.mdb and .accdb) files.

This software repairs the selected Access file and uses an advanced algorithm to restore it back to

its original state. The repaired file can either be saved to its original location on the hard disk, or to

any user-specified location.

2. I have forgotten the path of my Access file. Can I search the Access file using the

application?

Yes, Access files can be searched in a drive or a specified folder. Refer to Search File section for

complete steps.

3. Can I repair multiple MS Access files simultaneously?

You can only repair a single MS Access file at a time.

4. Can I repair corrupt Access files that are in languages other than English?

Yes, Stellar Repair for Access allows you to repair MS Access Database files in different languages

like - French, Spanish, Italian, etc.

5. What does Demo version of the software do?

Demo version of software allows you to preview the repaired database. However, if you need to save

the repaired file, you will have to purchase full version of the software.

6. How much time Stellar Repair for Access will take to repair the file?

Time required for the repairing process depends upon the corruption level and size of Access file. If

the process is running that means that software is still repairing the corrupted file and you have to

wait for repairing process to complete. Once completed, you can save the repaired file.

7. Can I repair only the deleted records?

Yes, you can repair only deleted records if you wish. In Select Database dialog box, check the Scan

for deleted records check box and press Repair. Once repairing is finished, tables and deleted

records in the database will be shown in the left view pane. Select the required record and click

Save.

8. I want to analyze the repairing process. Can I see the log report at a later stage?

Yes, the application gives you option to save and view log report at a later stage. Refer to Save

Log Report section for complete steps.

Legal Notices

Copyright

Stellar Repair for Access software, accompanied user manual and documentation are copyright of Stellar Information Technology Private Limited with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this user manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Stellar Information Technology Private Limited. No Patent Liability is assumed, however, with respect to the use of the information contained herein.

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Disclaimer

The Information contained in this manual, including but not limited to any product specifications, is subject to change without notice.

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Trademarks

Stellar Repair for Access® is a registered trademark of Stellar Information Technology Private Limited.

Windows 7®, Windows 8®, Windows 8.1®, Windows 10® are registered trademarks of Microsoft® Corporation Inc.

All Trademarks Acknowledged.

All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

License Agreement - Stellar Repair for Access

Stellar Repair for Access

Copyright © Stellar Information Technology Private Limited. INDIA

www.stellarinfo.com

All rights reserved.

All product names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.

This license applies to the standard-licensed version of Stellar Repair for Access.

Your Agreement to this License

You should carefully read the following terms and conditions before using, installing or distributing this

software, unless you have a different license agreement signed by Stellar Information Technology Private

Limited.

If you do not agree to all of the terms and conditions of this License then do not copy, install, distribute or

use any copy of Stellar Repair for Access with which this License is included, you may return the complete

package unused without requesting an activation key within 30 days after purchase for a full refund of your

payment.

The terms and conditions of this License describe the permitted use and users of each Licensed Copy of

Stellar Repair for Access. For purposes of this License, if you have a valid single-user license, you have

the right to use a single Licensed Copy of Stellar Repair for Access. If you or your organization has a valid

multi-user license, then you or your organization has the right to use up to a number of Licensed Copies of

Stellar Repair for Access equal to the number of copies indicated in the documents issued by Stellar

when granting the license.

Scope of License

Each Licensed Copy of Stellar Repair for Access may either be used by a single person or used non-

simultaneously by multiple people who use the software personally installed on a single workstation. This

is not a concurrent use license.

All rights of any kind in Stellar Repair for Access, which are not expressly granted in this license, are

entirely and exclusively reserved to and by Stellar Information Technology Private Limited. You shall not

rent, lease, modify, translate, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble or create derivative works based

on Stellar Repair for Access nor permit anyone else to do so. You shall not make access to Stellar Repair

for Access available to others in connection with a service bureau, application service provider or similar

business nor permit anyone else to do so.

Warranty Disclaimers and Liability Limitations

Stellar Repair for Access and all accompanying software, files, data and materials are distributed and

provided AS IS and with no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied. You acknowledge that

good data processing procedure dictates that any program including Stellar Repair for Access must be

thoroughly tested with non-critical data before there is any reliance on it and you hereby assume the entire

risk of all use of the copies of Stellar Repair for Access covered by this License. This disclaimer of

warranty constitutes an essential part of this License. In addition, in no event does Stellar authorize you or

anyone else to use Stellar Repair for Access in applications or systems where its failure to perform can

reasonably be expected to result in a significant physical injury or in loss of life. Any such use is entirely at

your own risk and you would not hold Stellar responsible for any and all claims or losses relating to such

unauthorized use.

In no event shall Stellar Information Technology Private Limited or its suppliers be liable for any special,

incidental, indirect, or consequential damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages for loss

of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information, or any other pecuniary loss) arising

out of the use of or inability to use the software product or the provision of or failure to provide support

services, even if Stellar Information Technology Private Limited has been advised of the possibility of such

damages. In any case, Stellar Information Technology Private Limited’s entire liability under any provision

shall be limited to the amount actually paid by you for the software product.

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This License is the complete statement of the agreement between the parties on the subject matter and

merges and supersedes all other or prior understandings, purchase orders, agreements and arrangements.

This License shall be governed by the laws of the State of Delhi, India. Exclusive jurisdiction and venue for

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