[AccessD] corrupt database - backup rather out-dated.

There was an article in Windows Secrets a while back about windows automatically versioning files. Win 7 I think. You may have a copy on your machine.  

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From: Doug Steele <dbdoug at gmail.com> 
Date:06/02/2014  1:56 PM  (GMT-08:00) 
To: Access Developers discussion and problem solving <accessd at databaseadvisors.com> 
Subject: Re: [AccessD] corrupt database - backup rather out-dated. 

My solution for Access db backups is to have a (free) Dropbox account, and
keep all my dbs in my Dropbox folders.  Dropbox keeps all old versions of
files for (I think) 30 days, and it's just a matter of clicking on 'View
previous versions' and picking the one you want to download.  Saved me a
few times!

Doug


On Mon, Jun 2, 2014 at 1:44 PM, Bill Benson <bensonforums at gmail.com> wrote:

> I am happy to say that I did separate the data tables the program. Much of
> the advice given here is something that I already follow. However, it is
> true that if I had made a backup just some hours before that I would be in
> better shape than I am.
>
> I guess this could have been a thread about how to prevent the downside of
> this happening in the future. There are many such threads. However mainly
> this was a thread about a corrupt database and whether it could be fixed.
> Thanks all of those who offered help in this regard.
> On Jun 2, 2014 2:14 PM, "Gary Kjos" <garykjos at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > That is certainly a good idea once you have the thing done but it can be
> a
> > pain during development as you may be adding fields and indexes and such
> > and having the data split up front can add work as you would need to
> > refresh links many times potentially.
> >
> > At least that is how I remember it from my develop for others days.
> >
> > GK
> >
> >
> > On Mon, Jun 2, 2014 at 1:06 PM, Jim Lawrence <accessd at shaw.ca> wrote:
> >
> > > Hi Gary:
> > >
> > > I would also add that it is a good idea to separate the actual data
> > tables
> > > from the rest of the application.
> > >
> > > Jim
> > >
> > >
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