IIS failure when Access DB linked to outside tables

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chris_at_oaksong.com
Date: 03/03/05 

Date: 3 Mar 2005 15:42:00 -0800

I have an ASP application that relies on an Access database with linked
tables. The application works fine on the internet (the site functions
properly). In the testing environment I need to have the table links
set to emulate the website, or change the links prior to posting a copy
of the database to the site. I'd prefer to test it with the proper
linking.

Linked tables are stored in mapped drive (H:). This drive is local to
the testing machine, however when I run the application, using URL
http:/localhost/app, queries fail with a message that the path is
invalid. This doesn't make any sense. I'm assuming that there's some MS
security that's causing the problems, but I've been unable to figure
what it's controlled by.

I really don't have the $250 to call MS and ask them (and I wouldn't
bet on they're having a good answer, I've been down this road
before)....

TIA...

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