Re: Permissions problem

From: Lynn Trapp (ltrappNoSpam_at_ltcomputerdesigns.com)
Date: 11/29/04 

Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2004 15:38:54 -0600

Right click on the file in windows explorer and change the .bak extension to
.mdb. 

-- 
Lynn Trapp
MS Access MVP
www.ltcomputerdesigns.com
Access Security: www.ltcomputerdesigns.com/Security.htm
"Arthur" <Arthur@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:75ABB863-7A54-4FC6-AF09-E894B34379CF@microsoft.com...
> Lynn:
>
> I have re-looked at Rick's notes and tried everything and thought of
> everything he has suggested.  Nothing is working.  As a last resort I have
> had to rebuild from an old .bak file.  This is really not the way this
> situation should be resolved; but I am at a loss how to rectify the
original
> problem.  Now if you can tell me how to change a database file named
> "family.bak" to family.mdb I would be very appreciative.
>
> Art
>
> "Lynn Trapp" wrote:
>
> > > Rick's messages do not solve any problems - they seem just to add to
them!
> > > He sounds very condescending, and perhaps a little aloof.  I am
seeking
> > help
> > > not criticism.
> >
> > I never have, and do not now, see anything condescending in Rick's tone.
I
> > think he is a very helpful person. You should take a look once more at
what
> > he has to say, if you are only receiving a password prompt and not a
> > username/password prompt.
> >
> > > I did not set a password, I am the only one who uses this
> > > database.  I am not sure what, if any, chances there are of ever
> > retrieving a
> > > lot of hard work here.
> >
> > Since you indicated that, with one of your databases, you were prompted
for
> > a password without a logon name then that is an indication of a database
> > password. Either somebody had to set it or, else, the file has become
> > corrupted.
> >
> > Are you now able to open any of your databases without a
username/password
> > prompt?
> >
> > -- 
> > Lynn Trapp
> > MS Access MVP
> > www.ltcomputerdesigns.com
> > Access Security: www.ltcomputerdesigns.com/Security.htm
> >
> >
> >

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