2007-Save As

[Emma]

Hello I have a database that I just added users to. I would like to save a
backup copy. How do I do this, as when I click Save As I get the following
error message, "You are trying to convert an encoded database. Decode the
database, then try again. To protect the converted database, use the Encrypt
with Password command." How do I decode the database?

 

[William Harris SA]

Hi Emma - try proceeding with Jerry Whittles instructions, appended below (it
appeared to work for the previous person):

"Encoding is scrambling or encrypting the data in the database so that it
can't be easily read by something like Word, NotePad, or some text editor.
You can read data that way somewhat. BTW: Opening an MDB file in something
other than Access is a sure way to destroy the database if you save it
afterwards.

In A07 go to the Database Tools tab and look for encode/decode about half
way across."

Best wishes
Will

 

[Emma]

I discovered you can make a copy of the file then go into the shortcut
properties and edit the path so the correct database opens.