Microsoft Access problems, explained
Practical notes on the faults and questions that come up most often with business-critical Access and VBA applications: what causes them, what to check and when to get help.
Access database stopped working after an Office update: what to check
An Access application that ran for years can fail the morning after an Office update. These are the usual causes, in the order worth checking them.
Read the article8 October 2026Moving Access VBA from 32-bit to 64-bit Office
Why older Access applications fail in 64-bit Office, what PtrSafe and LongPtr actually do, and what else has to be checked beyond the Declare statements.
Read the article6 October 2026Why an Access database slows down as more people use it
An Access system that was quick with three users can crawl with fifteen. The causes are usually specific and fixable, and most are in the design, not the hardware.
Read the article4 October 2026Access database corruption: causes, prevention and what to do first
What actually corrupts an Access database, how to reduce the risk, and the steps to take in the first few minutes so a recoverable problem stays recoverable.
Read the articleNot sure whether to repair, upgrade or replace your Access system?
Start with an Access Health Check. You get a practical, written assessment of the system you have, the risks it carries and the sensible options, before committing to any larger project.