Is Jetcomp.exe retired for mdb?

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Is Jetcomp.exe retired for mdb?

Baker, Stacey 20

Has JETCOMP.exe utility been retired for mdb?
We still have several clients who are using a .mdb database with one of our products and we had been using JETCOMP.exe in our troubleshooting these databases.

Viorel 123.6K Reputation points

2025-08-03T19:26:07.47+00:00

By the way, maybe it is possible to perform the same tasks in Access.

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Viorel 123.6K Reputation points

2025-08-03T19:26:07.47+00:00

By the way, maybe it is possible to perform the same tasks in Access.

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Hi Baker, Stacey

Thank you for posting your question in the Microsoft Q&A forum.

While Microsoft has not officially confirmed the retirement of JETCOMP.exe for .mdb files, it's important to note that the official download link is no longer available from Microsoft’s website.

If you're still looking to download the utility, I did locate a third-party source that hosts the file. https://mskb.pkisolutions.com/kb/273956However, please proceed with caution, third-party downloads may pose security risks, including potential malware or tampering. I recommend verifying the source and scanning the file before use.

Microsoft is providing this information as a convenience to you. The sites are not controlled by Microsoft. Microsoft cannot make any representations regarding the quality, safety, or suitability of any software or information found there. Please make sure that you completely understand the risk before retrieving any suggestions from the above link

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George Hepworth 21,805 Volunteer Moderator

What happens when you try to use Jetcomp.exe with your mdbs?

Baker, Stacey 20 Reputation points

2025-08-03T19:48:58.3266667+00:00

I'm actually trying to create a Knowledge base for new technicians and I can't seem to find a download page for JETCOMP.exe anymore.
George Hepworth 21,805 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator

2025-08-03T19:55:11.82+00:00

Ah, that's a different story. I mistakenly assumed you have JETCOMP.exe available since you indicate you have used it.

Are any of your users still working with mdbs that require the external JETCOMP.exe? That would probably be pre-2000. I can't even remember when Compact & Repair was made part of the Access environment internally.

Are you using mdbs that old?

Perhaps you can find an archive site that still has it available, although it seems like a long-shot.
Baker, Stacey 20 Reputation points

2025-08-03T19:58:26.2266667+00:00

Some of our product users do still use older mdbs, some government offices...etc.
I HAVE used it in the past, but I've moved departments a couple of times and my work system had been wiped so I don't have it on my system anylonger to make it available for new technicians. :(
George Hepworth 21,805 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator

2025-08-04T11:50:06.5733333+00:00

Unfortunately, then, you'll need to rely on possible third-party sites, such as the one cited in another reply.

I'm surprised, though, that your organization would sell products without retaining the necessary source files. Perhaps your computer no longer has it, but within the organization, perhaps one of more of your colleagues have retained it?
Baker, Stacey 20 Reputation points

2025-08-04T13:03:56.3166667+00:00

Welp, sounds like I need to go to our Product team to see if they know of or have developed an alternative as the link provided to a 3rd party doesn't work either. :(

I do appreciate the feedback, regardless!

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