Can't open database in Design View

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I hope this is a very simple question for someone who does more in access
than I do.

I have a copy of a database that I have made design changes to at home. I
have all the changes saved and everything looks great at home. When I take
the database back to work and try to open it in design mode I cannot. I
cannot open any of the modules to see the code. It says something about
being locked. I do not have the database locked or password protected at
all. When I bring it back home everything is good. The versions of Access
are the same in both places.

Anyone have any ideas?
 
1) Is there a left over *.ldb file with the same name as the database file
on your work computer? If so, delete it.

2) You are taking an mdb file to work, not an mde file?

3) While the Access version may be the same, is it the runtime version or
full install version at work?

4) Are you using a CD to transfer the file? If so, depending on your
operating system and how you copy the file off of the CD, it may be
retaining the Read Only attribute from the CD. If so, right click the file,
choose Properties, and uncheck the Read Only check box.
 
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