My linked excel spread sheets becomes read only in access

[Guest]

Hello, I am using access 2003. When i link an excel spread sheet
it becomes read only. I can not modify the data. Can somebody help!!!

 

[david epsom dot com dot au]

I could tell you how to do that, but then I would have
to kill you :~)

Seriously, this feature has been disabled by Microsoft
following a patent dispute. If you re-enable this
feature, you will be breaking a software patent.

Although I am no supporter of software patents, I
am loth to give you instructions on how to break
the law.

As far as I know, the patent holder has not explicitly
given permission for end-users to be exempt.

I would welcome any reference to an authoritative legal
statement from the patent holder.

Failing that, my only suggestion is that you
write to your congressman.

(david)