Compacting Data
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Your data file needs to be compacted daily to reduce the risk of corrupted data.
- To open ExecutiveMaintenance, double click on the icon, Press OK.
- Click on the Compact Data button.
- Keep the program open until you see a message pop up saying Compact Complete.
- If an error message is shown, the data file may be corrupt and needs to be repaired before use. Continuing to use a damaged file can lead to data loss and compound the damage. Please restore from your latest clean backup (ensure that the backup compacts fine before using it)
- Press OK on the message.
- Exit the Executive Maintenance program by clicking on the X in the top right corner. A message will pop up asking "Are you sure you want to Quit?" Click Yes to exit or No to continue using the program.
Linking to the Data File
To configure Executive Maintenance to compact the data file, click File Location. Under Data, choose the path of the ExecutiveData.mdb file. Exit and compact to confirm the path is correct.
If you do not have an operational Executive Maintenance program, please see the Downloads page. Once it is downloaded, follow the above instructions for linking to the data.
Executive Maintenance is only used in the 07 and 08 versions, so if you are on an older version, you can find a compacting shortcut as part of your original installation.
