HELP!

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Daniel Kaseman

I work for a company that uses 1 database for 5 users.

Ocassionally, while entering data into the talbes, one of us will get the
message on the screen:

"Couldn't update; currently locked."

What does this mean? How do we prevent it?

Also, we get a message called: "Disk or Network error."

Should we use linked tables?

There are no forms in the database, only tables.

Thank you in advance for your assistance.

Daniel
 
As to your "disk or network error", we experience this situation from time to
time. Our shared database is stored on a server in another building,
allowing multiple users to use it at the same time. If for some reason
communication cannot initially be made, or if it is disrupted during a work
session, the database seems to freeze up, and the "disk or network error" is
displayed. Try having the user close, and then reopen the database. If it
was a momentary communication disruption, you'll probably get right back in.
Typically for us, we lose and have to re-enter only the last record or two.

As to your "couldn't update; currently locked", it may be that while one of
your users in updating a record, another is attempting to access the same
record. You may want to check your Record Locking settings on the Tools -
Options - Advanced Tab, and search Help under Sharing Data.
 
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