Access 2013 32-bit, running on Windows 7 (via VMWare on mac). Can't open stand-alone database, getting "Object is invalid or no longer set." dialog. Have attempted to compact and repair from Access, decompile from 'Run', and import objects to a blank DB -- and get same error in all cases. I do have the most recent (jan. 2017) microsoft update installed. Other Access files open. I have network server backup (from a few hours earlier than the un-openable version) so all is not lost, but am curious if anyone has any ideas on how to avoid this in future and if there is a method for recovering the file. A pretty complex form opens when the db file open (contains multiple linked subforms, tab controls, command buttons) and the database compacts on close
Thanks,
Dave