user initiated vs. computer initiated

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If I run an Access file from a Network path it functions normally.
If I have an automated task run the Access file from the network path it
functions normally.

But when I create a shortcut to that file it will run, but I get the message

Windows cannot find 'Path to file'. Make sure you typed the name correctly,
and then try again. To search for a file, click the Start button, and then
click Search.

It happens for another access file as well so it may not be limited to a
problem with a single file.
It happens from multiple computers so it may not be limited to a problem
with a specific computer.
Users are set up as local administrators.

Is this an issue with user initiated actions vs process initiated issues?
Is this an issue with security of the file? I can't imagine it is if the user
can run it from the file from the source with no problems.
 
Are you using the Access generated shortcut, or the Windows generated
one? Try the Access one and see if that clears it up.
 
Access generated shortcut? I am not aware of this feature, i've only made
windows generated ones.
 
Just r-click on the object in Access and pick Create Shortcut. It will
allow you to give the network path there.
 
Fixed it.

It was a variant of the problem located here.

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/225872

Only I was accessing a database done in 2000 on a machine with 2003.
Throwing in the proper Access program to run resolved the problem. I don't
have any other copies of Access on those systems, so that is why the problem
displayed differently.
 
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