{"id":1451,"date":"2022-09-27T07:07:54","date_gmt":"2022-09-27T07:07:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/?p=1451"},"modified":"2026-01-16T07:38:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T07:38:52","slug":"compact-and-repair-access-database-not-working","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/compact-and-repair-access-database-not-working\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Compact and Repair Access Database Is Not Working (Solved)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"block_sum\"><em>Microsoft Access users often rely on the Compact and Repair feature to fix database errors and reduce file size. However, sometimes this built-in option fails to work. As a result, users see error messages or find that the database still does not open. So, if you are stuck with the issue &ldquo;Compact and Repair Access Database is not working, this guide will help. Here, you will learn why this happens and how to fix &ldquo;compact and repair access database not working&rdquo; issues with all the available simplified solutions, along with the <strong><a title=\"Access Database Recovery\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/access-database-repair.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aryson MS Access Database Recovery Tool<\/a><\/strong>.<\/em><span class=\"block_btn\"><a class=\"custom-download-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/demo-version\/Aryson-MS-Access-Repair-Demo.exe\" rel=\"nofollow\"> Download Now<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a class=\"custom-buy-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/purchase-access-database-repair.html\" rel=\"nofollow\"> Purchase Now<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 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ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/compact-and-repair-access-database-not-working\/#Why_is_Access_Compact_and_Repair_not_Working\" >Why is Access Compact and Repair not Working?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/compact-and-repair-access-database-not-working\/#Manual_Methods_to_Fix_Compact_and_Repair_Access_Database_Not_Working\" >Manual Methods to Fix Compact and Repair Access Database Not Working<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/compact-and-repair-access-database-not-working\/#Method_01_Run_Compact_and_Repair_from_Microsoft_Access\" >Method 01: Run Compact and Repair from Microsoft Access<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/compact-and-repair-access-database-not-working\/#Method_02_Enable_Compact_on_Close_Option\" >Method 02: Enable Compact on Close Option<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/compact-and-repair-access-database-not-working\/#Method_03_Import_Database_Objects_into_a_New_File\" >Method 03: Import Database Objects into a New File<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/compact-and-repair-access-database-not-working\/#Method_04_Use_Jet_Compact_Utility\" >Method 04: Use Jet Compact Utility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/compact-and-repair-access-database-not-working\/#Method_05_Check_Disk_Errors_Using_CHKDSK\" >Method 05: Check Disk Errors Using CHKDSK<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/compact-and-repair-access-database-not-working\/#Enterprise-Grade_Repair_Solution_to_Fix_Compact_and_Repair_Access_Database\" >Enterprise-Grade Repair Solution to Fix Compact and Repair Access Database<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/compact-and-repair-access-database-not-working\/#Steps_to_Fix_the_Compact_and_Repair_Access_Database_Not_Working_Issue\" >Steps to Fix the Compact and Repair Access Database Not Working Issue<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/compact-and-repair-access-database-not-working\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/compact-and-repair-access-database-not-working\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Compact_and_Repair_Feature_in_MS_Access\"><\/span>What Is the Compact and Repair Feature in MS Access?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Compact and Repair feature is a built-in utility in Microsoft Access. It mainly helps to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fix minor corruption issues<\/li>\n<li>Reorganize database objects<\/li>\n<li>Reduce database file size<\/li>\n<li>Improve overall performance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Whenever records are added or deleted, Access leaves empty space behind. Therefore, compacting the database cleans this unused space and repairs minor inconsistencies.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Signs_That_Compact_and_Repair_Is_Not_Working\"><\/span>Common Signs That Compact and Repair Is Not Working<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When Compact and Repair fails, users often notice clear warning signs. These symptoms help identify the problem early. Some common signs include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Compact process stops midway<\/li>\n<li>Microsoft Access crashes during repair<\/li>\n<li>&ldquo;Unrecognized database format&rdquo; error appears<\/li>\n<li>Database still fails to open after repair<\/li>\n<li>File size remains unchanged<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In most cases, these signs indicate deeper corruption or environmental issues.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_Access_Compact_and_Repair_not_Working\"><\/span>Why is Access Compact and Repair not Working?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Understanding the cause is important before applying any solution. Below are the most common reasons explained clearly.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Compact and Repair fails when the Access database is severely corrupted.<\/li>\n<li>The process does not work if the database size is close to the 2GB limit.<\/li>\n<li>Insufficient read and write permissions can stop Compact and Repair from running.<\/li>\n<li>The repair fails if the database file is open or used by another user.<\/li>\n<li>Sudden system shutdowns or Access crashes interrupt the compact process.<\/li>\n<li>Disk errors or bad sectors prevent Access from repairing database pages.<\/li>\n<li>Corrupted tables or indexes cannot be fixed using Compact and Repair.<\/li>\n<li>Compatibility issues arise when opening older databases in newer Access versions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manual_Methods_to_Fix_Compact_and_Repair_Access_Database_Not_Working\"><\/span>Manual Methods to Fix Compact and Repair Access Database Not Working<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before you choose any automated solution, you can try the following manual methods. These methods work best for minor corruption. If they cannot, then proceed with the automated solution:<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_01_Run_Compact_and_Repair_from_Microsoft_Access\"><\/span>Method 01: Run Compact and Repair from Microsoft Access<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This method helps fix minor corruption and clean unused space in the database.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>First, open <strong>Microsoft Access<\/strong> on your system and make sure the affected database is not actively in use.<\/li>\n<li>Next, click on File and choose Close Database to release any active locks.<\/li>\n<li>After that, go to <strong>File again<\/strong> and open the Info section from the menu.<\/li>\n<li>Now, click on <strong>Compact &amp; Repair Database<\/strong> to start the repair process.<\/li>\n<li>Browse and select the corrupted Access database file from your system.<\/li>\n<li>Finally, wait until the process completes, then reopen the database and check whether it works correctly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_02_Enable_Compact_on_Close_Option\"><\/span>Method 02: Enable Compact on Close Option<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This option forces Access to fix compact and repair access database error automatically during closing.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Start <strong>Microsoft Access<\/strong> without opening any database file.<\/li>\n<li>Then, click on File and select Options from the list.<\/li>\n<li>In the <strong>Access Options window,<\/strong> choose <strong>Current Database<\/strong> from the left panel.<\/li>\n<li>Now, enable the Compact on Close checkbox to activate automatic compacting.<\/li>\n<li>After enabling the option, open the <strong>affected database <\/strong>and close it normally to allow Access to perform the repair.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_03_Import_Database_Objects_into_a_New_File\"><\/span>Method 03: Import Database Objects into a New File<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This method works when database objects are still readable.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>First, <strong>create<\/strong> a <strong>new blank Access database<\/strong> on your system.<\/li>\n<li>Then, <strong>go <\/strong>to the <strong>External Data tab<\/strong> and select New Data Source, followed by From Database and Access.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Browse <\/strong>and select the <strong>corrupted database file<\/strong> that is causing the issue.<\/li>\n<li>Choose to<strong> import<\/strong> tables, queries, forms, reports, macros, and other objects as required.<\/li>\n<li>Complete the import process and verify whether the new database opens and works without errors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_04_Use_Jet_Compact_Utility\"><\/span>Method 04: Use Jet Compact Utility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Jet Compact Utility offers an alternative way to repair Access databases.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Download and install the <strong>Jet Compact Utility<\/strong> on your computer.<\/li>\n<li>Launch the utility and add the corrupted Access database file as the source.<\/li>\n<li>Choose a <strong>secure destination location<\/strong> where the repaired database will be saved.<\/li>\n<li>Start the <strong>compact process<\/strong> and allow the tool to rebuild the database structure.<\/li>\n<li>Once the process completes, open the repaired file in <strong>Microsoft Access <\/strong>and verify the data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_05_Check_Disk_Errors_Using_CHKDSK\"><\/span>Method 05: Check Disk Errors Using CHKDSK<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This method helps when disk-related issues prevent database repair.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open<strong> Command Prompt<\/strong> with <strong>administrator privileges<\/strong> on your system.<\/li>\n<li>Type the command <strong>chkdsk \/f X:<\/strong> and replace X with the drive letter where the database is stored.<\/li>\n<li>Press<strong> Enter <\/strong>and allow Windows to <strong>scan and fix disk<\/strong> errors automatically.<\/li>\n<li>After the scan finishes, <strong>reopen Microsoft Access <\/strong>and try running Compact and Repair again.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enterprise-Grade_Repair_Solution_to_Fix_Compact_and_Repair_Access_Database\"><\/span>Enterprise-Grade Repair Solution to Fix Compact and Repair Access Database<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Aryson Access Database Recovery<\/strong> is the simple and reliable solution to repair severely corrupted Access database files without risking data loss. This software performs a deep scan of damaged MDB and ACCDB files and recovers all database components in their original structure. It safely restores tables, queries, forms, reports, macros, and relationships while maintaining data integrity. Moreover, it works with all major versions of Microsoft Access and offers a simple, user-friendly interface. As a result, both technical and non-technical users can repair databases without manual effort.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Fix_the_Compact_and_Repair_Access_Database_Not_Working_Issue\"><\/span>Steps to Fix the Compact and Repair Access Database Not Working Issue<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Download <\/strong>the<strong> Access Database Recovery tool<\/strong> on your system and launch it.<\/li>\n<li>Now, click on the <strong>Browse<\/strong> button to select the corrupted <strong>MDB or ACCDB<\/strong> file.<\/li>\n<li>After selecting the file, start the <strong>scanning process<\/strong> to analyze database corruption in detail.<\/li>\n<li>Now, check the folders that you want to restore and <strong>preview <\/strong>the required one.<\/li>\n<li>Choose a <strong>secure destination location<\/strong> where you want to save the repaired file.<\/li>\n<li>Finally, click on <strong>Save<\/strong> to complete the repair process and open the restored database.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When Compact and Repair Access Database is not working, it usually points to deeper issues within the database or system environment. Although manual methods help to compact and repair access database not working in small cases, they often fail with serious corruption. In such situations, a professional repair solution offers a reliable way to restore database integrity while protecting valuable data. Choosing the right approach ensures stability, accuracy, and long-term database accessibility.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"faq-main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1768549020442\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q1. <strong>Can I run Compact and Repair while the database is open?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans<\/strong>: No, the database must be closed. Access requires exclusive access to perform Compact and Repair successfully.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1768549048842\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q2. <strong>Is there a size limit for Compact and Repair in Access?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans: <\/strong>Yes, Access databases nearing the 2GB limit often fail during Compact and Repair due to insufficient temporary space.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1768549070113\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q3. <strong>Does Compact and Repair improve database performance?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans: <\/strong>Yes, it removes unused space and reorganizes data, which can improve performance when corruption is minimal.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1768549092409\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q4. <strong>What is the safest way to repair an Access database when manual methods fail?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans: <\/strong>Using the <strong>Aryson Access Database Recovery <\/strong>is the safest option to recover data without risking further damage.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-auto kksr-align-left kksr-valign-bottom\"\n    data-payload='{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;1451&quot;,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;valign&quot;:&quot;bottom&quot;,&quot;ignore&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;reference&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;count&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;legendonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;readonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;score&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;starsonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;best&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;greet&quot;:&quot;Rate this post&quot;,&quot;legend&quot;:&quot;5\\\/5 - (4 votes)&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Why Compact and Repair Access Database Is Not Working (Solved)&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:&quot;142.5&quot;,&quot;_legend&quot;:&quot;{score}\\\/{best} - ({count} {votes})&quot;,&quot;font_factor&quot;:&quot;1.25&quot;}'>\n            \n<div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 142.5px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                \n\n<div class=\"kksr-legend\" style=\"font-size: 19.2px;\">\n            5\/5 - (4 votes)    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Microsoft Access users often rely on the Compact and Repair feature to fix database errors and reduce file size. 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What is the safest way to repair an Access database when manual methods fail?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"<strong>Ans: <\/strong>Using the <strong>Aryson Access Database Recovery <\/strong>is the safest option to recover data without risking further damage.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1451","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1451"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1451\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2252,"href":"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1451\/revisions\/2252"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/88"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1451"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1451"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1451"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}