Invalid field data type

[mfd777]

Table in access 97 will not open after p.c. crashed. error is invalid data type (error 3259).
Database will not compact/repair. Can't open or export offending table. Any ideas?

 

[raskew]

You may be able to recover your database using JetComp.exe. Although I've heard reports from some people that it didn't work for them, it's never failed when I've had to use it. More information, and a download, is available from this Microsoft site:

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/Q172/7/33.ASP

Good luck!