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Fix Microsoft Access 2013 Closes Immediately on Windows 11
Question details
The user needs a solution for Microsoft Access 2013 shutting down unexpectedly right after startup.
- Product
- Microsoft Access 2013
- Device & OS
- Windows 11
- Scenario
- Launching the Access 2013 application to manage or view databases.
- Observed behavior
- The program closes immediately after starting, regardless of the startup options selected by the user.
Ensure you have your original Office 2013 installation media and your valid 25-character product license key handy before attempting to reinstall or repair the software.
Repair Your Office 2013 Installation
Running the built-in Windows repair tool can fix damaged or corrupted Office components that cause Access to crash.
Windows includes a built-in utility to repair installed applications. An Online Repair is generally more thorough and can resolve deep-seated corruption within the Office 2013 suite without affecting your personal database files.
Click the Start menu and select Settings. Navigate to Apps, and then click on Installed apps or Apps & features.
Scroll down to find Microsoft Office 2013 or Microsoft Access 2013 in the list. Click the three dots (or right-click) next to it and select Modify.
When the repair prompt appears, select Online Repair for a comprehensive fix, then click Repair. Wait for the process to complete and restart your computer.
Run Access 2013 in Compatibility Mode
Because Access 2013 is an older release, forcing it to run under Windows 8 compatibility mode can resolve Windows 11 launch issues.
Reinstall Access 2013 and Apply Updates
A clean reinstallation using the correct license key ensures that outdated or mismatched files are completely removed and replaced.
Upgrade Your Office Experience with WPS Office
If your older Office 2013 suite continues to crash on Windows 11 and you need a reliable suite for documents, spreadsheets, and presentations, consider switching to WPS Office. It provides a lightweight, highly compatible, and free alternative to aging Microsoft Office installations.
- 1. Download the Installer: Visit the official WPS website and download the free version of WPS Office.
- 2. Install on Windows 11: Run the downloaded executable file and follow the quick on-screen instructions to install the suite.
- 3. Open Your Files Instantly: Double-click your existing documents, spreadsheets, and presentations to open them in WPS Office without any format conversion required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Access 2013 close immediately after opening on Windows 11?
This issue is typically caused by operating system compatibility conflicts, missing Office updates, a corrupted software installation, or an invalid license key configuration. Because Office 2013 is an older release, it may lack the necessary updates to run natively on Windows 11 without running in compatibility mode.
Will repairing Microsoft Office delete my Access databases?
No, performing a Quick Repair or an Online Repair from your Windows Settings only resets and fixes the application files. Your personal .accdb database files and other documents will remain completely untouched.
Is Office 2013 officially supported on Windows 11?
Microsoft Office 2013 reached its end of support in April 2023. While it can often still be installed and run on Windows 11, it no longer receives security updates or technical support, which can lead to stability issues like unexpected crashing.
