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Any idea on why I open certain MS Access mdb file(abc.mdb), msgbox pop-up saying that it is READ ONLY, but in fact it is not when I right-click the mdb to view "Properties"?

  1. The folder where mdb locates can write folder/txt files in it.
  2. I copy a dummy mdb file into that folder and this READ ONLY msgbox does not pop-up in that dummy mdb. The READ ONLY issue seems only exist in ABC.mdb
  3. I did not see any .ldb file in that folder.

Any idea on that?

Tsui John
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Couple of suggestions (in order):

  • Check the security permissions in the File Properties dialog. Make sure Administrators or your login has full control.

  • Repair and Compact the database file. Run this command: "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office11\MSACCESS.EXE" "DatabaseFile.mdb" /nostartup /repair /compact

  • Try opening in a different folder like your desktop.

  • If all else fails.. Create a new access database in the same folder and import all access objects from the Read Only database and test again.

Matstar
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