Trying to compact and repair an Access file and receiving message "database is already in use"

[Mark_Petty]

I know this has been reported and supposedly fixed, but not for me. I have no .laccdb files , so that isn't the cause. I just reinstalled Microsoft 365 so now using Access for Microsoft 365 MSO (Version 2203 Build 16.0.15028.20152) 64-bit. I've spent a whole day trying suggestions found online, then from Dell support and then being transferred 4 times at https://support.microsoft.com/contactus. All suggestion welcome!

[#2]

Hi Mark,

Many Access users report issues with Microsoft 365 Current Channel Version 2203 Build 16.0.15028.20152.

This new release, in many cases (not always) can cause the following symptoms and error messages:

• error 3048 "cannot open any more databases."
• a persistent .laccdb, an Access ghost process
• other errors like "already in use by Admin."

Currently, there are two known workarounds so far:

1. First, return to an earlier version of M365.
2. Try to put the database into a trusted folder. This has helped for many people as well. For the process, How to put the database into a trusted folder, Please visit the below URL:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/decide-whether-to-trust-a-database-828ce4e9-1f38-4f4b-89c...

https://www.stellarinfo.com/blog/fix-access-file-already-in-use-error/ 

Regards,

Robin