MS Access 2013 crashes continually on different computers.

Anonymous
2013-03-18T13:45:00+00:00

I having increasing problems with Access 2013 crashing.  Even after compacting and repairing the database it crashes all of the time - now it's crashing whenever I try to do a "save as" or when I try to exit.  It's been unstable since I started using it but it seems to be getting worse, and it happens on multiple machines. Anyone have an idea why it's constantly crashing?

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  1. Anonymous
    2014-02-11T01:53:14+00:00

    Scott,

    I know this sounds tedious but I have also encountered the issues when I open multiple tabs, regardless if they are Tables, Queries, Forms or Reports.  I try to keep the number of tabs open to 3 or less.  And even at that point, I still Save, Close, Right Click and Re-open in a different view.  I know this isn't a solution but for the mean time, it's manageable.

    I've also noticed that keeping the file size down as much as possible helps.  Every time I create a new database I go to the Options and check Compact and Repair File automatically every time I close it.

    I'd be very curious to know if MS plans on releasing an update to fix this issue as it has become very frustrating.

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-02-11T02:25:02+00:00

    Scott,

    I know this sounds tedious but I have also encountered the issues when I open multiple tabs, regardless if they are Tables, Queries, Forms or Reports.  I try to keep the number of tabs open to 3 or less.  And even at that point, I still Save, Close, Right Click and Re-open in a different view.  I know this isn't a solution but for the mean time, it's manageable.

    I've also noticed that keeping the file size down as much as possible helps.  Every time I create a new database I go to the Options and check Compact and Repair File automatically every time I close it.

    I'd be very curious to know if MS plans on releasing an update to fix this issue as it has become very frustrating.

    Hello Keith,

    Thank you, I appreciate your feedback.

    I said I was going to install Access 2010 well I can't find it anywhere. Not in Australia anyway.

    Even tried looking for a trial version of 2013 to install over Access 365 to see if that would help.

    All roads lead back to Microsoft and 365.

    I just can't take a trick......

    It would be nice if Microsoft would offer to take a look at the database for me to see if they can replicate the problems and if so fix them for me.

    Good luck with you issues.

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-02-11T02:48:29+00:00

    Scott,

    Have you tried importing everything into a clean database?

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  4. Anonymous
    2014-02-11T02:51:03+00:00

    Keith.

    The *issue* as you report it... I still have not been able to duplicate it.  It's hard to ask for a patch for something that is not easily reproduced, if at all.

    Have you tried importing everything into a clean database?

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  5. Anonymous
    2014-02-11T02:52:47+00:00

    Scott,

    Are you using Access 365?  The thread title suggests Access 2013.

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