I am running Windows XP SP3, with Office 2002.  When I try to open a DB
created by another user on my PC I get the following: Microsoft Access cannot
open this file.

I have lloked throught the other threads here and saw the option for the
2unblock2 button when you right click, and go to properties....but I'm
assuming this is only with XP SP1.  I do not have this option available.  Is
there any way I can open this file without having to copy it to the local
machine.  Ideally we need to open across the LAN.

Regards
Neil

The os blocks mdb files downloaded from the Internet or from your email if
you have Windows XP sp1 or later.  If the file's on the network you probably
didn't download it, so it's not blocked and you won't see the button to
unblock it.

"Microsoft Access cannot open this file."

That's only part of the message.  Without the other part of the message we
have to guess from dozens of choices.  My first guess is your network isn't
trusted.

Open Internet Explorer.  Internet Options > Security > Local Intranet.  Add
all intranet sites and all network paths to trusted sites.

If that doesn't help, please post back with the full error message.

Chris


NOS wrote:

.mdb file is read only...
type mismatch and allowbypasskey
expressions blocked inconsistently
Multi-User input and db protection
Shortcut needs to work in a Domain instead of a workgroup
Access cannot open file on stand alone computer
help understanding mdw files!
AllowBypassKey and Type Mismatch Error
Access Application
Disabling the "Shift" key on database open