I use Application Starter for all of my installed Access applications at client sites. It cuts technical support calls down to a minimum since Application Starter compacts the back-end database file each day before the application is opened. It also makes it simple to distribute a front-end to any number of different client computers.
The new version includes the ability to create generational backups prior to opening the database.
It's really a must-have for me and I don't know why every serious Access developer is not using it! And it's free - http://www.peterssoftware.com/aps.htm
