Unrecognized database format error while connecting with access database

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Hello,
I am trying to connect my windows forms application with access database. But I couldn't. It shows an error' unrecognized database format. I am using microsoft aceess 2007. the database file has .accdb extension.
please, help me to solve my problem.

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I have created a windows forms application. I have created an access database file in microsoft access 2007. after that, I tried to connect with access database. Unfortunately the error mentioned as above occured.

Posted 4-May-24 17:22pm

hemal p.shah

Updated 4-May-24 17:24pm

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Dave Kreskowiak · Answer 1 · 2024-05-04T17:33:00

Solution 1

Show the code you're using and the connection string.

There are two Access database engines and it sounds like you're using the wrong one. For a .accdb extension, you should be using the Microsoft.ACE.OLEDB.12.0 provider in your connection string.

Posted 4-May-24 17:33pm

Dave Kreskowiak