Do access .MDB files have an upper size limit? Will, for example, applications that connect to an .MDB file over 1GB have problems?
What problems/risks are there with MDB files over 1GB and what can be done?
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Yes. The maximum size for an MDB file is 2 GB and yes any file over 1 GB is really pushing Access.
Original (now broken) link Access Database Specifications
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