Can I change read only so I can up-date access?

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My manager gave me an Access database on a disc and asked that I add some
tables and create a new quesry, but it is "read only" and will not let me
save changes. I was thinking that I could just re-save under a different
name but the save as is in grey when I click on the file menu so I am not
sure what to do now. Please advise. Thank You, Melissa
 
melissa.k.nelson said:
My manager gave me an Access database on a disc and asked that I add some
tables and create a new quesry, but it is "read only" and will not let me
save changes. I was thinking that I could just re-save under a different
name but the save as is in grey when I click on the file menu so I am not
sure what to do now. Please advise. Thank You, Melissa
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Use Windows Explorer or My Computer to find the folder containing the
database; right mouse click on the filename, and view its Properties.
Uncheck the "Read Only" checkbox, and you should be back in operation.

Copying a file to CD marks it as read-only.

John W. Vinson [MVP]
 
My manager gave me an Access database on a disc and asked that I add some
tables and create a new quesry, but it is "read only" and will not let me
save changes. I was thinking that I could just re-save under a different
name but the save as is in grey when I click on the file menu so I am not
sure what to do now. Please advise. Thank You, Melissa
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A CD is not just a bigger floppy disk.
A file is not copied to a CD, it is burned onto the CD making them
Read only.

First copy the file from the CD to a file on your computer.
Then right-click on the database file and select Properties.
Un-check the Read Only attribute box.
Make your changes.
 
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