To open the database directly in Access, you need to export the database from the web within FP
back to your HD, then open it.
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"jake" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> I used the database interface wizard to create a database on our frontpage
> supported site. I even used the frontpage provided sampl database. But I
> get the error "unable to establish database connection with database" Why?
>
>
> I thouhgt it might be an Access issue so I tried a bunch of things:
> I also used the sample database provided by microsoft. I
> also imorted a database directly to the site.
> While I am able to place theses databases on the web, I can't open them in
> access - when I try I get
> this message "the file is located ourside your intranet or an untrusted site.
> Microsoft access will not open the file due to potential security
> progrbelms". I have no problems opening the files locally, but can't open
> the web-based versions I need.
>
> I've put my site on the trusted sites list in Internet explorer but this
> didn't have an effect. What else should I try?
>