Access Forensics by Thegrideon Software is an advanced tool for MS Access database analysis, data preview and recovery as well as password recovery and protection removal.
It recovers deleted tables, records (rows) and columns; shows database structure, tables, properties and VBA source code; recovers database passwords and user-level security records; can be used to edit database properties and access rights, remove VBA protection and more...
Access Forensics works with all MS Access files (.mdb, .accdb, ...) from version 2000 to 2024.
* Access Forensics is designed with 3 main goals: gain access to protected database, analyse database content and recover deleted or hidden information still present in the file. It works with database files directly - independent from any Access libraries or components, so you can edit parameters regardless of access rights and extract data unavailable in any other way.
* MS Access 2000-2003: Password to open and user-level security records can be recovered instantly to access database, recreate lost workgroup information file (.mdw) or recover logins from existing .mdw. Internal permission editor can be used to fix access rights right away if the goal is to access data as fast as possible.
* MS Access 2007-2024: User-level security was deprecated and exhaustive password search is required for "password to open" recovery due to stronger cryptographic algorithms used. Access Forensics password recovery engine is based on our well known ACCDB Password tool. Highly optimized assembler code and GPU utilization as well as precise search range setup with advanced mixed attacks are at your service.
* Database Properties: One of the functions of database properties (settings) is to control user interface and access to menu and tools. This is used to limit user access to database structure and data. Access Forensics allows you to edit database properties. Just a few examples: enable AllowBypassKey, StartUpShowDBWindow, edit CustomRibbonID to disable custom ribbon menu with limited functionality, switch of MDE flag to access locked mde/accde database and export forms, edit StartUpForm property to disable of change initial form, etc...
* VBA: Access Forensics can reset VBA Project protection. Internal VBA code viewer is available with highlighted source code to check the safety of modules and classes included as well as check security measures applied in VBA code.
* Data Recovery: Access Forensics is mainly designed to analyze data in a valid (uncorrupted) database. Although it is not its main goal, it can also be used to analyse damaged databases. Redundant information available in a database is used to recover deleted tables, records (table rows) and columns. Columns recovery is a unique feature of our tool and a quite important one. It is not uncommon practice to "delete" several columns with personal data and send database (with data still accessible) to business partners or clients.
Publisher’s description
What is Access Forensics?
Access Forensics is a proprietary backup & recovery program for Windows from Thegrideon Software.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as EXE (NSIS). Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 2 file types, including .accdb and .mdb. Similar programs include restic, Recuva and Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: Access Forensics is a backup & recovery tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Access Forensics safe to download?
- The file is served by thegrideon.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
985F92898E7322F7B80D2080B4899E884E7353D8936220F9C7E6864E670108A1· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025.11.11.0Latest | August 17, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Thegrideon.AccessForensics -eaccessforensics.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Thegrideon Software
- Category
- Backup & recovery
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 2025.11.11.0
- Released
- August 17, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- November 24, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- thegrideon.com
- winget ID
- Thegrideon.AccessForensics
File types it opens (2)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Access Forensics free?
Access Forensics is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Access Forensics safe to download?
The download comes from thegrideon.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Access Forensics with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Access Forensics be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Access Forensics run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to Access Forensics?
restic, Recuva, Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows, UrBackup Client and TeraCopy. The alternatives page compares them.
