Hello,

I found an older post (2004) regarding this topic; however, I would
like to know if there is anything new or anyone had any ideas.

I create packaged runtime Access solutions that I would like to lock
(as in a trial) for up to a certain period (like 30 days), certain
number of uses, or limited macro functionality (like refreshing linked
data via ODBC). Does anyone know of a free product or simple method of
preventing users from using (until unlocked) or distributing Access
files? I've heard of KeyedAccess, but I really don't want to spend
$299 upfront.

Thanks!

This might help:

http://www.granite.ab.ca/access/demo.htm

--
Arvin Meyer, MCP, MVP
http://www.datastrat.com
http://www.mvps.org/access
http://www.accessmvp.com


"Geekoid" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Hello,
>
> I found an older post (2004) regarding this topic; however, I would
> like to know if there is anything new or anyone had any ideas.
>
> I create packaged runtime Access solutions that I would like to lock
> (as in a trial) for up to a certain period (like 30 days), certain
> number of uses, or limited macro functionality (like refreshing linked
> data via ODBC). Does anyone know of a free product or simple method of
> preventing users from using (until unlocked) or distributing Access
> files? I've heard of KeyedAccess, but I really don't want to spend
> $299 upfront.
>
> Thanks!