Access database engine could not find the object MSysDb

[Paul H]

That's pretty much the whole problem. Here are a few pertinent details

1. This database runs just fine on my regular Laptop PC.
2. There is a single ODBC connection to a SQL Server back end.
3. I have just put this database on a different laptop for testing purposes.
4. I created a matching ODBC connection on the 2nd laptop and tested it successfully.
5. Opening the database up on the 2nd laptop gives the following error.
   
6. I have searched the System objects in the Navigation Pane and could not find MSysDb.

I'm at another impasse an hoping you can help.

p.s. I tried opening the database with the Shift key down, but I get the same error.

[ranman256]

There must have been a corruption.
can you copy and paste from a backup?
are all other SYS tables there?

[Paul H]

You beat me to the punch. I transferred this app via a zip file. I went back and unzipped it again to a different location and this time opened the db without a problem. Rolling out this application has had so many bumps in the road I am losing track. This is not unexpected. I am back in business, at least for now.

Thanks again,

Paul

[wsh2]

You beat me to the punch. I transferred this app via a zip file. I went back and unzipped it again to a different location and this time opened the db without a problem. Rolling out this application has had so many bumps in the road I am losing track. This is not unexpected. I am back in business, at least for now.

Thanks again,

Paul

Question, did you ever get to the bottom of what was/is causing this 'msysDB' freak show?

Cheers. Respectfully, Bill.

[isladogs]

Did one of you post this question at another forum a few days ago?
Can't open my project file (couldn't fine 'MSysDb') | Access World Forums (access-programmers.co.uk)

As I stated in that thread:

MSysDb is not a system table. It is a system object used to manage the database itself.

If it really is missing or corrupted, then your database cannot be recovered and a backup is your only possible solution
Neither compacting nor decompiling will be possible in this situation

MSysDb is NEVER shown in the navigation pane as it is not a table

[Welshgasman]

@isladogs
Two different people if they are telling the truth.

Stange how it has come up twice is a short period of time though.