"HMC" <H**@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:2BA1EA2E-67FF-426B-9265-2A9D0B670444@microsoft.com...
>I need some assistance in find a deleted bak file.  I am now total locked out
> of my datebase.

"Joan Wild" wrote:

> What version of Access?  Did you run the security wizard?
>
> If you deleted the bak file (are you sure you did this?), check the recycle bin and see if it's there.  Check your backups - maybe there is a copy of the bak file there.  Or go to a backup that has your mdb before you secured it.
>
> Failing all that, do you have a desktop shortcut to launch your secure mdb?  Can you use that and successfully log in?  Try usernames you set up using the security wizard.  Also try the usernames using a blank password.
>
> If you don't have a desktop shortcut, use Start, Search and locate all *.mdw files on your computer (include system and hidden folders), and note the paths.
>
> Open Access, and go to Tools, Security, Workgroup Administrator and see which one you are joined to.
>
> Post back with your progress.
>
> --
> Joan Wild
> Microsoft Access MVP
> "HMC" <H**@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:2BA1EA2E-67FF-426B-9265-2A9D0B670444@microsoft.com...
> >I need some assistance in find a deleted bak file.  I am now total locked out
> > of my datebase.
>