Re: Locked database prohibits changing security

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From: Joan Wild (jwild_at_nospamtyenet.com)
Date: 08/10/04 

Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2004 09:50:12 -0400

MTennant wrote:
>
> You are absolutely right...it was asking for a username/password.
> Actually, I had previously joined all the other .mdws, then got "can't
> open without permission" message, so this time deleted the .mdw to
> which it was pointing, and let Access use the default workgroup file.
> Then followed your advice, deleted the "secure" db, and renamed the
> .bak one. Worked like a charm, can now get into everything, free and
> clear (and unsecure). Thanks so much!

Glad you got it sorted. 

-- 
Joan Wild
Microsoft Access MVP

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