Sources of ACCESS Problems
Frequent ACCESS Opening Issues
Java is Not Installed
You encounter an error message such as "%%os%% Can't Open ACCESS Files" when trying to open your ACCESS. Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because Java isn't installed on your PC. You won't be able to double-click to open your ACCESS because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.
Tip: If you know of another program that can open your ACCESS file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.
Incorrect Java Version
Your Java Extension File file is incompatible with Java because you might have the wrong version installed. Visit the Oracle Corporation website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Java. The primary cause of this problem is that your Java Extension File file was created by a different (newer) version of Java than what's installed.
Tip: If you right-click on your ACCESS file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.
Conclusion: The majority of ACCESS file opening issues are due to not having the correct Java version installed.
Other Causes of ACCESS File Opening Problems
You can still experience errors opening ACCESS files even with the latest version of Java installed on your PC. Other ACCESS opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. Problems unrelated to software:
- Windows Registry ACCESS file paths that are incorrect
- Accidental deletion of the description of the ACCESS file in the Windows registry
- Invalid installation of a ACCESS-associated program (eg. Java)
- File corruption affecting your ACCESS file
- Malware-tainted ACCESS file can't be opened
- Device drivers for ACCESS-related hardware are out-of-date
- Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the Java Extension File file
Quiz: Which of these is considered a vector image file?
That's Correct!
The unique thing about vector files such as AI and EPS is that graphic details (eg. sizes and shapes of objects) and text remains editable. This allows you can save and re-open them in Illustrator and edit text or other elements within the graphic.
Close, but not quite...
The unique thing about vector files such as AI and EPS is that graphic details (eg. sizes and shapes of objects) and text remains editable. This allows you can save and re-open them in Illustrator and edit text or other elements within the graphic.