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Asked: 2026-05-12T18:55:42+00:00

I’m using Access 2003 on a duo-core machine with 4GB of RAM, running Windows

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I’m using Access 2003 on a duo-core machine with 4GB of RAM, running Windows XP (Service Pack 3) [5.1.2600]

Periodically, I get an error msg “There isn’t enough memory to perform this operation. Close unneeded programs and try the operation again.”

A check of Task Manager indicates that there is plenty of free memory. Closing other open programs makes no difference.

This happens sporadically, and under different circumstances: sometimes whilst saving Form design or VBA code changes, sometimes when several Forms are open and in use.

If attempting to save design changes, and this error occurs, the Access objects are corrupted and can’t be recovered.

Any suggestions on what might be causing this would be very welcome.

MTIA

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  1. Editorial Team

    As I know that it’s either forms or reports that most likely get corrupted, I created a new mdb, and only imported tables (attached), queries, scripts (one only), modules and menus. Then I used LoadFromText to import Forms and Reports via a function, and then did the usual decompile/compile and compact/repair etc.

    So far, touch wood, I haven’t had another crash in some days, so I’ll probably stick with this recovery method.

    Many thanks to all for your suggestions.

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