Temporary files

[Guest]

Does Access create Temporary Files, similar to the way Word creates them?
Where are these files located, and are they deleted when Access is closed, or
do they remain? I know there are a couple that are created in the Temp
directory when a database is opened, but they seem to be deleted when the
program is closed. I'm trying to find out if I can recover data from
previously opened databases from a user who may be up to no good. I
appreciate any help!!!

 

[Dean]

I do not think that it does. There is an .ldb file that is used to support
record locking and multi-users, but this is the only extra file that I am
aware of.

 

[Guest]

Yes there are temp files, both in the temp directory and LDBs that track
record locking. No, you cannot recover any data from them, although you can
view the contents of the locking file while it is open.

If you suspect a bad user, enable User-level security (See the Security FAQ)
and give them no permissions to delete the data.
--
Arvin Meyer, MCP, MVP
Microsoft Access
Free Access downloads
http://www.datastrat.com
http://www.mvps.org/access

 

[Guest]

Thanks to all for your replies. I appreciate the help!