Security Newsgroups: Access Security

Probably a dumb question....

PaulaCMT - 17 Dec 2005 1:46 AM - 19 messages

I have a secure split database ready to go - the backend and workgroup to be installed on the clients file server and the front end on the individuals PC's. I know each front end will need Access installed to work but does ...

Auto FE Update

mhmaid - 16 Dec 2005 1:58 PM - 3 messages

is it possible to update the FE for all users from my pc "admin" . or i have to copy the latest version to every one every now and then? ...

hyperlink warnings

Amy K - 16 Dec 2005 12:47 PM - 2 messages

Does anyone know how to turn off the Access warning messages about hyperlinks? I've tried using the SetWarnings method to no avail, and can't find anything in the tools menu for turning this off. ...

transferring security from one mdb to another...

Brad Pears - 15 Dec 2005 11:49 PM - 3 messages

I have an access .mdb secured with a system file. In a recent project I made significant changes to my development .mdb and simply want to use that .mdb instead of importing all of the changes into the current "older" .mdb. If I ...

any way to hide designer tabs?

mscertified - 15 Dec 2005 7:47 PM - 2 messages

Does anyone know of a way to hide the designer tabs. I'd like only Queries and Reports to be viewable or clickable? ...

Programatically hide a table?

mscertified - 15 Dec 2005 4:11 PM - 3 messages

Is it possible to programatically hide a table like the tables prefixed with Usys. If you click View--Properties on a table there is an attributes 'Hidden' checkbox, indicating this may be possible. I looked in the object browser at the DAO classes and found ...

Confliction secured databases

Dedren - 15 Dec 2005 3:36 PM - 3 messages

I have 6 users in this department using a shared folder on our network only we can get into. I have designed a DB for us to use in the office and am trying to add security to it by following the steps in jmwilds step by step ...

MDW file

Jimmy Ghione - 15 Dec 2005 9:15 AM - 3 messages

hy, I need to know the permission information about an mdw file! I'm using Access '97! It's possible? Many Thank's!! J.L.M ...

using code to retrieve a work group

John Baker - 15 Dec 2005 6:15 AM - 4 messages

I have some code which retrieves the current user logged in. I perform tasks based on the user name. I would like to do a similiar thing but I want to base tasks on the group(s) a user belongs to. Can anyone let me know of code to retrive which groups ...

MDE file problem

Anita - 14 Dec 2005 10:42 PM - 3 messages

I'm not sure if I'm going about this the correct way (I'm using 2003) I have split my databse using the database splitter. I want to distribute the front end file as an mde so that users can't mess ...

User level security question re: front-end/back-end

mscertified - 14 Dec 2005 10:41 PM - 2 messages

I have a database with a back-end and two different front-ends. One front end needs to be protected in such a way that all users can only read tables, no edits or updates are allowed even via queries. Can this be ...

Security access to SQL

Rghernandez - 14 Dec 2005 10:40 PM - 2 messages

I am running a Access mdb 2003 with security, i want to kill the security that i currently have on the database without having to redo all the work that i did to it while it was secure, that is the delimma that i have, then i ...

security

Cathy - 14 Dec 2005 10:28 PM - 2 messages

I have a user in a user group (all with the same access to the same objects). That user is able to go into a table in design mode and make changes where nobody else in the group can. The user name is consistent with her user ...

Can't get access to my access (be doom ch!)

nargos - 14 Dec 2005 10:03 PM - 2 messages

Hi I am currently runing Access 97 (don't ask). I have moved a database from one computer to another, the new computer is telling me that I do not have permission to look at that database and that I should make my system administrator (me) give me access. ...

switchboard options access

mhmaid - 14 Dec 2005 6:28 PM - 2 messages

hi all, my switchboard form which inculde 8 options . each option will open another options which i want to ristict for some usernames. so , what i am looking for is like this example 1.user 1 : when this user chooses option 1 from the main menu of options , ...

Access security vs. SQL Server express..

nycdon - 13 Dec 2005 9:41 PM - 2 messages

Any comments as to whether SQL express better in terms of Security and encryption than Access? My initial assumption would be the Security is tighter, inheriting thus from SQL server..and encryption for sensitive data..would that be correct? thanks! ...

How to password protect Access code

Tony Girgenti - 13 Dec 2005 8:34 PM - 3 messages

Hello. How do give a customer an MDB file to use but password protect the code and database window to protect everything except it's intended use ? Any other tips/ideas concerning this subject would also be appreciated. Thanks, Tony ...

Access Security Training

Matt W. - 13 Dec 2005 3:36 PM - 3 messages

Does anyone have any info on any Training or Classes concerning Access Security. Online or a live class, doesn't matter. Very interested in tackling Security in Access, having difficulty. Any info is appreciated. Thanks ...

Opening mdw from Browser

Keith W - 12 Dec 2005 3:11 PM - 3 messages

A2003, XP Pro SP2. Here's one I thought I knew the answer to - should you be able to open an mdw file from a browser window? I thought the answer should be 'no' but I've just tried it and I can. It says "Access 97 File Format" in the db ...

How do I create a username and password using a form?

Kittenn16 - 12 Dec 2005 2:58 PM - 5 messages

Hi, i'm an A level student and I need to know how to create a username and password using a form if it is possiable. My teacher says that we are not allowed to use the build in password to the database. If you know how to ...

Access Database Locked

Daniel Wheeler - 12 Dec 2005 2:10 PM - 3 messages

Hi all, Right got a little simple problem that i cant seem to fix at the moment........ I have a database that i have made. And the database needs to be able to allow 2 or more people to have it open at any one time. At the moment is says ...

Digital certificates

Stephen Haley - 12 Dec 2005 11:07 AM - 8 messages

I am running into this for the first time and have a few issues:- 1) I have a development PC with both 2002 & 2003 office BUT Digital Certificates only appear in 2003 2) Once I have signed the code in 2003 I can no longer edit in 2002 ...

How does security relate to MDE files?

Sonjay - 11 Dec 2005 7:36 PM - 3 messages

I am in the process of learning how to implement User Level Security. I currently have Front Ends on the users PC's with a Back End on the network. I use Tony Toews AutoFE Updater to keep the FE's up to date. I am wanting to ...

Can I load my genuine windows XP onto pc and laptop. thanx

Muntu - 11 Dec 2005 10:18 AM - 2 messages

I purchased Windows xp pro. Can I load it onto 2 computers. i.e. PC and Laptop. Thank you ...

Loading access using a generic acct

danlin99 - 11 Dec 2005 1:09 AM - 3 messages

I have a dbase that will be use by all employees in the company but still need to create a group acct for all users so no one can view or change the codes and db objects designs. Is there a way that when a user click on the ...