linked table problem

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00ScarlettJohnson

Hi ,

I tried to linked dbase file in Access 97 and delete the records
in that table. However it is read-only. How can I delete the records in
table? Thanks.
 
Hi ,

I tried to linked dbase file in Access 97 and delete the records
in that table. However it is read-only. How can I delete the records in
table? Thanks.
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It may not be possible depending on the dBase OLE or ODBC connection properties.
IIRC, some file-based datasources are always read-only. Check the documentation
for your dBase driver.

Barring this caveat, it is also possible that the dBase files are marked by
Windows as read-only. This happens, for example, when files are copied from a CD
onto the local HDD; Windows doesn't automatically uncheck the read-only
property. Check the file properties by right-clicking the dBase file in Windows
Explorer and choosing the "Properties" item from the context menu.
 
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