One of the groups in my company has an MDB file that they are running in
Access 2007. Somehow it has not been converted. It will be converted once I
can isolate the following problem;
When I open the file on my computer, it opens with no problem,
When one of the user group opens it, it opens read only.
Question - Is there a setting that could be selected on all of there
computers that is not selected on mine that would cause this.
If not, what should I look for to correct this.
As soon as this is resolved, I will convert and split this db file into a
Front and Back End convifiguation.
Many Thanks
Marsh

2 possibilities:

-Many CD burning programs make the files on disc read-only (if that's how
you're distributing the MDB). You can right-click on the file name (in
explorer), select properties, and uncheck the read-only box.

-Most version of Access (after the security updates) now treat any
non-native MDB as suspicious. You can right-click on the file name, select
properties, and "unblock" the file.

With 2007, you'll also need to add the resident folder of the MDB to your
"trusted sites" list.


"Marsh" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> One of the groups in my company has an MDB file that they are running in
> Access 2007. Somehow it has not been converted. It will be converted
> once I
> can isolate the following problem;
> When I open the file on my computer, it opens with no problem,
> When one of the user group opens it, it opens read only.
> Question - Is there a setting that could be selected on all of there
> computers that is not selected on mine that would cause this.
> If not, what should I look for to correct this.
> As soon as this is resolved, I will convert and split this db file into a
> Front and Back End convifiguation.
> Many Thanks
> Marsh

Thank you, will try these suggestions

"Linq Adams via AccessMonster.com" wrote:

> Also, in addition to Ed's suggestions, where is this database residing? Do
> each of the users have a copy of the db on their hard drive? Or is there one
> file on a shared drive? If so, do the other users have Write privileges to
> the folder where it resides?
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