I work with an Access database designed 30 years ago with which I’ve had no problems with until today. Suddently, when I try to run some functions (crosstab query or design a query) I’m getting this error message:

“Microsoft Access can’t open the form ’temp.’

It contains data that Microsoft Access doesn’t recognize.

Re-create the form or, if you maintain backup copies of your database, retrieve a copy of the form.’”

Sometimes the query has time to run before the message appears but once it does, the application freezes. Click OK or close the box or press Escape, the result is the same: Access closes.

The form ‘temp’ isn’t one I’ve created and doesn’t appear on the preview pane. I can highlight it using ‘analyze performance’ under ‘database tools’ but then I get an error message ‘Application-defined or object-defined error’ and again the application closes.

Exactly the same messages appear when I try to run archived versions of the database which I’d not opened or altered for months – so I think it’s an interface issue between the design of my database and a freshly updated version of Access?

I’ve tried the obvious (compact and repair, safe mode, re-downloading Office 365) but nothing changes this. I have tried creating a new very simple database and can run cross-tab queries in that OK.

​I work with an Access database designed 30 years ago with which I’ve had no problems with until today. Suddently, when I try to run some functions (crosstab query or design a query) I’m getting this error message:”Microsoft Access can’t open the form ’temp.’It contains data that Microsoft Access doesn’t recognize.Re-create the form or, if you maintain backup copies of your database, retrieve a copy of the form.’”Sometimes the query has time to run before the message appears but once it does, the application freezes. Click OK or close the box or press Escape, the result is the same: Access closes.The form ‘temp’ isn’t one I’ve created and doesn’t appear on the preview pane. I can highlight it using ‘analyze performance’ under ‘database tools’ but then I get an error message ‘Application-defined or object-defined error’ and again the application closes.Exactly the same messages appear when I try to run archived versions of the database which I’d not opened or altered for months – so I think it’s an interface issue between the design of my database and a freshly updated version of Access?I’ve tried the obvious (compact and repair, safe mode, re-downloading Office 365) but nothing changes this. I have tried creating a new very simple database and can run cross-tab queries in that OK.  Read More

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