Converting a MS Access 2000 Project to a MS Access 2003 Project

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My company recently upgraded my system from 2000 to 2003. When I open up the
project I get a warning about making sure I really want to open this file
that may damage my programs or computer.

How do I convert the project from 2000 to 2003 so that I can avaiod this
message and have the project in the latest version?

Thank you.

David
 
The warning that you're getting is a standard message which will ALWAYS
appear, unless you change the Security settings. It has nothing to do
with the version of Access you're running per se. Its intent is to
advise you that the file that you're opening contains macro/VBA code and
as such some or all of that code might be of a malicious nature. The #1
issue with viruses spread via MicroSoft products is that VBA code can
run at startup or at any number of other events. Since the application
itsself can't tell wether or not sending emails to 10,000 addresses or
deleteing all of your files is a good thing or a bad thing, the message
box is there as a warning the user to be en guarde.
 
David said:
The warning that you're getting is a standard message which will
ALWAYS appear, unless you change the Security settings. It has
nothing to do with the version of Access you're running per se. Its
intent is to advise you that the file that you're opening contains
macro/VBA code and as such some or all of that code might be of a
malicious nature. The #1 issue with viruses spread via MicroSoft
products is that VBA code can run at startup or at any number of
other events. Since the application itsself can't tell wether or not
sending emails to 10,000 addresses or deleteing all of your files is
a good thing or a bad thing, the message box is there as a warning
the user to be en guarde.
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Given the logic of this "feature" I would imagine that the next version of
Windows will give a warning every time you open an "exe" file. Also every
time you open an Email program, a web browser, a console window, etc.. A
warning with every press of the delete key might be a good idea too. :-)
 
Can I change the security settings so that it does not pop up everytime the
file is opened? Others will need to be able to modify portions of this
database and I dont want them to freak out and think I am sending around
viruses.
 
It is simply a warning message.
Can I change the security settings so that it does not pop up everytime the
file is opened? Others will need to be able to modify portions of this
database and I dont want them to freak out and think I am sending around
viruses.



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Can I convert the 2000 project to 2003 though? The warning message is fine
and if it bothers anyone then thats ok too but I would like to
update/upgrade/convert my 200 to 2003. Can this be done?

Thank you.
 
I got that loud and clear and agree. DO you know how to
convert/upgrade/update a 2000 file/project to a 2003 one???
 
DDrowe said:
I got that loud and clear and agree. DO you know how to
convert/upgrade/update a 2000 file/project to a 2003 one???
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Open the file then...

Tools
Database Utilities
Convert Project
To Access 2002 - 2003 Format
 
TOOLS>MACROS>SECURITY select 'LOW'

Obviously, you've never had your network crash due to Office-based virus
generating mass emails.
 
Hi,

Is there anyway to not showing that if it's in runtime while the user that
install it don't have microsoft office installed?
Or, is there any reference for macro security warning setup window/form?
That way I can create a button like SECURITY OPTIONS

I'd be happy to know that.
Thank you. =)
 
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