Backup

[Guest]

When I open a DataBase and exit, the system automatically creates a backup
file into the same folder, which creates confusion for users. Is there any
way this can be avoided?

Thanks for any help

 

[Guest]

This is not a backup file ...
It is a .ldb file that is a "locking" file that is create when the user
opens the database.
This file can not be removed if the database is open and will be
automatically be removed when all users are out of the database (if exited
gracefully) ...

R. Hicks

 

[Guest]

Thanks Ricky. Someone told me that the backup file has an MDB ext. with a
Yellow padlock. Are they barking up the wrong tree?
Thanks again

 

[Guest]

I'd say they may simply be confused ...
As the lock in theicon indicates that it's a locking file and the extension
will be .ldb.

R. Hicks

 

[Guest]

Hi Roger,

Here is a KB article that you might want to read:

Introduction to .ldb Files
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=299373


Tom

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