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Score order of security
inbreda - 1 Apr 2006 4:52 PM - 3 messages
could someone let me know what order to conduct the following : Encode the data base, split the database, make multiple copies of the front end, make SOME of the front ends into mde files (leave others for further development), apply user level security, ...
Score Putting a database on a network
Liz - 1 Apr 2006 3:19 PM - 8 messages
I have created a database of student information and would like to put it on the school intranet, so it is accessible to all staff. It would have to be read only, so nothing can be changed by anyone but myself. ...
Score How retrieve the group name of the current user to use it ?
Stéphanie - 1 Apr 2006 10:00 AM - 2 messages
I would like to create a condition when I check the group of my user. How do I have to do that ? I have only found the CurrentUser() method, but nothing to retrieve the group of this user. ...
Score GETTING HACKED INTO
Sonn Howeird - 31 Mar 2006 10:35 PM - 2 messages
My account keeps getting hacked into and i dont know how to stop it. every time i get an acount some one gets onto it and talks to all my friends and they make my friends hate me. Is there a way to stop any one but me from ...
Score Access DB Conversion
Lorin - 31 Mar 2006 5:12 PM - 4 messages
I have an Access 97 .mdb file that works perfectly with an application. I converted the Access 97 file to the latest Access version. Why - because Access will not allow me to work on the DB within Access unless I convert it.  This is stupid! ...
Score LDB Lock File location
Glenn Suggs - 31 Mar 2006 3:58 PM - 8 messages
Is there a way to specify where the .ldb lock file gets created when a database is opened?  When the database is in a read-only folder, the lock file is not created.  We'd like to put the lock file in a separate folder. ...
Score Access does not allow me to save the changes I make in Design mode
Lyne - 31 Mar 2006 2:54 PM - 7 messages
First, I could not get to Design mode. Then I opened my date base while clicking on Shift. Now, I can make the changes I want to make but Acce does not allow me to save them. What am I doing wrong? ...
Score Using a stored proc as a forms recordsource
stuartb113 via AccessMonster.com - 31 Mar 2006 2:31 PM - 2 messages
For an ADP file, I have created a form whose record source is a stored proc. i.e. CREATE PROCEDURE up_Instrument_list AS Select * from dbo.Instrument GO The forms should be updatable to a specific role (Trader) and read only to ...
Score Annoying message
Ian Shaw - 31 Mar 2006 3:06 AM - 26 messages
I still am getting an annoying message on startup of a networked database.   The message is: "You do not have exclusive access to the database at this time.  If you procedd to make changes you may not be abke to save them at this time." ...
Score Track changes to database design
dreamsoul620 via AccessMonster.com - 30 Mar 2006 9:02 PM - 5 messages
Hi, I am currently tracking the user's logon name.  We have a few over ambitious users that are finding ways to change the actual design of forms, queries, and reports.  This causes quite a few problems.  With so many different users, ...
Score NO PERMISSIONS
Kathy Elliott - 30 Mar 2006 6:19 PM - 8 messages
I HAVE LOST ALL PERMISSIONS TO ACCESS PROJECT(company Wide)   I need help ..  please ...
Score Security on A cmd button
Mell via AccessMonster.com - 30 Mar 2006 5:34 PM - 2 messages
On my switchboard, I have several cmd buttons that lead into other forms; is there a way that I can put a pw option on a particular cmd button on the switchboard so the user has no to know the pw on this cmd button before it ...
Score Demo DB Expire After A Specific Period Of Time
Mell via AccessMonster.com - 30 Mar 2006 4:49 PM - 2 messages
Hi, What if I create an application [demo] before it's purchased and I apply code to do the above [subject], who's to say that the client doesn't just make a copy of the file and that kind of underminds my whole objective. ...
Score I suddenly get "Invalid argument. (Error 3001)" in queries
Rioch Ireland - 30 Mar 2006 4:16 PM - 2 messages
Queries which had been working suddenly started halting with "Invalid argument. (Error 3001)".  These are generally Select Queries, often single-table.  When run by double clicking on the object name, the data is displayed for a moment, then the error message and all fields turn to #NAME. ...
Score Access Security...HELP!!
mdavis - 30 Mar 2006 3:06 PM - 5 messages
I read one article about how to secure database windows etc and just to show the Form only. The step I did is : Click the Tool?Start Up Menu and then (a) Uncheck Display Database Windows (b) Put the Display ForMain Menu ...
Score Locked MYSELF out....HELP!!
mdavis - 30 Mar 2006 2:47 PM - 3 messages
I read one article about how to secure database windows etc and just to show the Form only. The step I did is : Click the Tool?Start Up Menu and then (a) Uncheck Display Database Windows (b) Put the Display ForMain Menu ...
Score Is there any way to block email from an aol address?
judy - 29 Mar 2006 7:30 PM - 2 messages
I have tried to block email from someone who keeps emailing me at my outlook account from their AOL account, but it keeps coming through. Is there any way to block AOL email? ...
Score Security without passwords
Graeme at Raptup - 29 Mar 2006 3:45 PM - 12 messages
I've set up a database in Access 2002. I'd like to protect the database, but almost in a reverse method to the conventional. I'd like all users to be able to access the database without a database, but if a user wants to make ...
Score How do I clear database password in replica in Access?
CK - 29 Mar 2006 8:57 AM - 5 messages
I have a replica access database which contain user level password and database password. That mean when i open the database, it will prompt the username and password. After that it will prompt the database password for me to enter. ...
Score Lost security rights after re-format
Stefan - 29 Mar 2006 12:50 AM - 3 messages
I have a similar problem to a previous post. I had to unexpectedly reformat my server.  I when reinstalled access I could not administrator access to the databases. I looked my backup and couldn't find a copy of the previous security files.  ...
Score DBEngine.CompactDatabase and Permissions
Anthony England - 28 Mar 2006 9:36 PM - 20 messages
Hello Newsgroup I wonder if someone has a spare 5 minutes to test something for me.  I posted to comp.databases.ms-access but have yet to receive any response. The question is: if I want to compact a secured mdb file from another mdb, ...
Score Access 2002 not enforcing permissions
Scott A - 28 Mar 2006 7:06 PM - 6 messages
I ran the security wizard, and set up users, groups, and relevant permissions, but Access isn't enforcing them.  When I log on at Data Entry level, I still have Admin privileges.  The boxes are unchecked in the ...
Score I have accidently lost permissions to my project
Kathy - 28 Mar 2006 6:51 PM - 2 messages
I am getting error 1033 when I try to open my project..   (all users)..   I suspect that I have reset permissions by mistake.   I need help ?? ---------------- This post is a suggestion for Microsoft, and Microsoft responds to the ...
Score You do not have the necessary permissions
Misterted - 28 Mar 2006 6:42 PM - 13 messages
Hi, A user copied his access database from his laptop to the server because his laptop had to be sent in for repairs.  Now we cannot get into the database on the server.  The message you do not have the necessary permissions to use the ...
Score Accidently disabled permissions for "Everyone"
hemant.ritu - 28 Mar 2006 1:38 PM - 2 messages
I accidently disabled all access to "Everyone" on my c:\windows directory. Now, I am unable to login or even reboot my computer. Any ideas as to how to change permissions and fix this issue? regards, ...
Score Help me
Mhd - 28 Mar 2006 11:36 AM - 2 messages
HELLO I have a problem with manage PC the display card has crushed and he has a firewall implimented on his windows XP Pro son how can I move his data ?????!!!!! ...
Score Read-Only Record
David G. Hoch - 28 Mar 2006 3:58 AM - 4 messages
Is it possible to make a single record in a table Read-Only?  I have one record that I would want to prevent users from changing.  All of the other records in the table need to remain non-read-only records. ...
Score Users lose permissions when log off database
rascal - 28 Mar 2006 12:29 AM - 2 messages
I have a database at work that I am using Duane Hookom's DHQBF, which works extremely well.  It is a secured database, and I have given access to the DHQBF  to all users so that they can pull some information from certain ...
Score Need help with Security Step by Step Last steps
Mary A Perez - 27 Mar 2006 9:18 PM - 7 messages
Ok.  I set the security step by step today. I have set up the new workgroup file in a different drive than my "C" drive, so I'm not sure if that's what the issue is when I try to do the last steps ...
Score Permissions for certain records
rigby - 27 Mar 2006 11:58 AM - 2 messages
My employee database contains ALL information about ALL our employees. As our employees are our product (for lack of a better word), there is a lot of information in each record. But, I need to block most users from being able ...
Score Security Messages
StuJol - 27 Mar 2006 6:35 AM - 2 messages
i have an access 2003 mde file that has been packed with Access 2003 deveoper extensions. i have just installed it on a stand alone pc. When i open the mde via a desktop shortcut i get the following sercurity messages. I have a ...
Score Cybercafe : Remote client PC by Admin PC
calvin - 27 Mar 2006 4:51 AM - 2 messages
Assume that my client pc's name is calvin i type this "shutdown.exe /s /m \\calvin" in the command prompt. am i correct? actually i should type in <C:\Document and Setting\calvinkwoo> "shutdown.exe /s /m \\calvin" or ...
Score Re: Help me please : WepKey Changer Programing (Windows)
Truty - 27 Mar 2006 1:26 AM - 2 messages
TC submitted this idea : OK, please can you indicate me an other group ? ...
Score security wizard cannot be run
Desperate!! - 26 Mar 2006 11:08 PM - 19 messages
I'm desperate - again! I have a database that I have been working on for some time. I applied user level security (my first ever effort) and found it to be a nightmare. Because the database needed further development, I removed the security. Can't ...
Score Joan Wild: I Need Your Help
Alias - 26 Mar 2006 10:49 PM - 6 messages
Joan, After following instructions at [link] I have my FE secured and working.  Now, what I would like to do is make a copy of the original  FE but change the main forms background image to something ...
Score Able to open secured database with default MDW
Susan L - 26 Mar 2006 10:47 PM - 13 messages
I've searched the newsgroups on this topic and have come up with answers that I have already addressed. The problem is that I am able to open my "secured" file when using the default System.mdw. (I'm using Access 2003) Plus, I ...
Score Back End Security Flaw
Alias - 26 Mar 2006 10:43 PM - 5 messages
Hi all, I have created a custom workgroup file that I named CogGroup.mdw. I then joined my split frontend to CogGroup.mdw and that works fine, but when I join the backend to CogGroup.mdw then the default workgroup file for ...
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