Copying a Program

[Guest]

Is there a simple way to secure an Access program for a user so they can
enter data, print reports, etc and secure it so the program can not be copied
by that user and given to a third party.

 

[Jeff Conrad]

in message:

Is there a simple way to secure an Access program for a user so they can
enter data, print reports, etc and secure it so the program can not be copied
by that user and given to a third party.

Here are some links/samples that should help with this topic:

http://members.shaw.ca/glenk/access2000.html
Look for the downloads:
"Updated have Database Expire After 30 Days Of Use"

"Updated have Database Expire After 30 Days Of First Being Opened."

MVP Tony Toews' thoughts on demos/expiration coding:
http://www.granite.ab.ca/access/demo.htm

Peter De Baets has a product called KeyedAccess that will do this I believe:
http://www.peterssoftware.com/ka.htm

Paul Overway has something similar here:
http://www.logico-solutions.com/
--Go to Add-ins/Extras area and look for "Logico Solutions MDB Lock"

Also try here:
http://www.rogersaccesslibrary.com/Otherdownload.asp?SampleName='LicenseLock'

Some code here as well:
http://www.aadconsulting.com/aadtips.html
(Look for demodbase download)

Good luck,

 

[DL]

Are we talking about an Access runtime application or a std Access app?
Allthough I guess it wouldnt matter as I believe the only way to protect an
app is with a third party 'security' tool applied when the exe/distribution
pkge is built.