What causes Microsoft Access database corruption?
Common causes include network interruptions, multiple users sharing one front end, forced shutdowns, unstable storage, file-size pressure, faulty hardware, and application errors during writes.
Common causes include network interruptions, multiple users sharing one front end, forced shutdowns, unstable storage, file-size pressure, faulty hardware, and application errors during writes.
What this means in practice
Corruption risk is reduced through architecture and operating discipline rather than relying only on Compact and Repair.
The practical next step
If corruption happens repeatedly, treat it as a system-design warning. A server database can provide stronger transaction handling and recovery while preserving much of the existing Access application.
This answer provides general guidance. The right recommendation depends on your application, data, users, licensing, and business requirements.