how do i change the attribute of a readonly file to edit it?

[Guest]

i downloaded some access files from the web. I wish to modify them and save
them. However they are set as readonly. The save and saveas buttons dont
work. Please tell me how to edit them.

 

[John Vinson]

i downloaded some access files from the web. I wish to modify them and save
them. However they are set as readonly. The save and saveas buttons dont
work. Please tell me how to edit them.

You can't change this attribute from within Access. Instead, use
Windows Explorer (or My Computer, same thing) to navigate to the
folder containing the .mdb files. Right mouseclick each file and view
its Properties. Uncheck the "Read Only" checkbox on the properties
window, and you should then be able to use the database (if the
originator didn't secure it).

John W. Vinson[MVP]