Tips to Resolve DLL Error Message in MS Access

Data Link Libraries (DLLs) are the executable files that provide a way to call a function, which is not the part of its executable code. Few main uses for DLL files are - saving memory and disk space, easy up gradation, multi-language program support and more. These files can be corrupted due to application damage, unexpected system shutdown, operating system malfunction, human errors and virus infection. Once these DLL files are corrupted, the database becomes uncountable making all the data inaccessible. In such situations, an ideal solution is to restore data from an updated backup. However, if no backup is available or backup falls short to restore the required data, then you will need to opt for powerful access recovery software.

Below are the error messages that you might encounter after you the DLL files have been corrupted or damaged:

Too many DLL application clients
Or
Error in loading DLL
Or
Bad DLL calling convention
Or
Specified DLL function not found
Or
Microsoft Access is unable to load the Visual Basic for Applications dynamic-link library (DLL) Vbe6.@Rerun the Microsoft Access Setup program.

In most of the above cases of DLL file corruption, the Access database becomes corrupted. In addition, you encounter the same error message each time you attempt to mount the Access database.

Cause:

The root cause for the occurrence of the above error messages is DLL file damage due to application malfunctioning.

Resolution:

To access the data stored in the Access database in such scenarios, you will need to use register all the DLL files again. To do so, you will need to use Regsvr32.exe program. Registering the DLL files involves a lot of registry changes. A single wrong change can result into complete loss of data stored in the database. In such scenarios, if no backup is available, then you will need to use effective Access Recovery utility. Such Access Database Repair utilities incorporate high end scanning algorithms to completely scan and repair the corrupted database. Such applications can recover and restore inaccessible Access databases files (.mdb and .accdb). Built with highly interactive user-interface and advanced features, these tools serve as self-explanatory and recovery centric tools.

Stellar Phoenix Access Recovery is a powerful Access Database Repair application. It can restore and access repair database components including tables, queries, forms, reports, macros and modules. The read only utility is compatible with Microsoft Access 2007, 2003, 2002 (XP) and 2000. It supports Windows Vista, XP, 2003, 2000 and NT.