Open ACCDE files

  • Full name
    Microsoft Access 2007/2010 Compiled Execute Only Format
  • Developer
    Microsoft
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Have you encountered a problem with a ACCDE file? Don’t you know which program opens a file with this extension? You will find all the information you need about working with a ACCDE file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your ACCDE file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is ACCDE file?

The ACCDE extension is used by Microsoft Corporation's Access Platform program from 2007 (Mac 2008). It serves to identify files containing a "completed" version of an accdb file. These files are sometimes referred to as executable access files.

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In contrast to the accdb files, the user of an ACCDE file can not make any changes to the design of the forms or reports. If the file VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) contains scripts or other modules, these are only available in compiled form. The user of the file can not change the scripts. However, normal database actions are possible.

Earlier versions of Microsoft Access use the ending mde for these types of files.

Programs which can open a ACCDE file

How to open file with ACCDE extension?

In order to open a file with ACCDE extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening ACCDE file occurred, it is highly possible that none of the listed programs is present on user’s system. Even if one or more said programs are installed, there may be issues related with given programs. In order to solve a problem with ACCDE files, follow the instructions below.
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Install Microsoft Access or other program from the list

Most often resolving problems with opening ACCDE files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support ACCDE files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of ACCDE files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such files.

Set Microsoft Access as the default program for opening ACCDE files

It is possible that although a compatible program has been installed on user’s system, it is not used by the system to open it. This may happen because no default application was associated with this type of files. To associate ACCDE files with given application, select "Open with" from drop-down menu (accessed by right-clicking on the file). Then select from the list the program or application you want to be used to open this type of file. If the Microsoft Access applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where Microsoft Access has been installed.

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Check the section that lists most common problems with ACCDE files

Sometimes problems with opening ACCDE files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as:

  • File data is corrupted
  • ACCDE files has been not been completely download from the internet (only a part of the data has been downloaded)
  • Currently used user account hasn’t been granted necessary privileges to open ACCDE files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • ACCDE file was being copied from a corrupted storage device and is incomplete or data is corrupted. (Copying files from unknown or untrusted sources should be conducted with great care as such files may contain malicious software, which can damage your system)

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