AFAIK, the shortcut needs to include the complete path to msaccess.exe as
well in order for subsequent command line parameters to be recognized.
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Doug Steele, Microsoft Access MVP
http://I.Am/DougSteele
"Mark" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> As you can see below, I made backup copies of my MDB & MDW
> files and everything was good except when I try to access
> the backup copy it never asks me for a password .. and
> also wont let me into any of the objects. I tried the
> below suggestions, but it still dont ask me for a
> password. How can I fix this? Thanks!
>
> My shortcut reads
> C:\NPS-FMS.mdb /wrkgrp "C:\secured.mdw"
>
> ----------------------------------------------------
>
> When you open the .mdb on your hard drive you need to make
> sure you are using the backup .mdw file to open it.
>
> You can accomplish this either by creating a shortcut for
> the .mdb with a command line parameter for the security
> file:
>
> "<.mdb file path>" /wrkgrp "<.mdw file path>"
>
> Or
>
> Run the workgroup adminstrator program and join the .mdw
> workgroup. Then open the .mdb file. Be sure to rejoin the
> default workgroup before opening any other .mdb files or
> you will have problems with permissions again.
>
> Hope this helps,
> Jean
>
> >-----Original Message-----
> >I have an Access database on a network and have
> >incorporated user-level security. It has been working
> >just fine & I have been backing up (copying) both
> the .mdb
> >and .mdw files to my hard drive.
> >
> >However, when I try to open the .mdb file on my hard
> drive
> >(just as a test), it doesnt ask me for a password ... nor
> >does it allow me to access any of the objects (says I
> dont
> >have permission.
> >
> >Guess I'm just looking for a method to access the backup
> &
> >reassurance that if I ever need to use the backup it will
> >actually work if I copy it back to the network location.
> >Thanks!
> >.
> >
> .
>
>
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