Access Password Backdoor

[buggs13]

I have an Access database that was created by another programmer.&nbsp;&nbsp;He has the database password protected ( and maybe encrypted).&nbsp;&nbsp;I need to get to the data, and the programmer no longer works here.<br><br>Any Ideas on how I can get the database open???

 

[WebGodiva]

Try holding down the shift key when you click on the file name and keep it down until the database opens.&nbsp;&nbsp;This usually overrides passwords and securities and opens the database.

 

[buggs13]

WebGodiva<br><br>Thanks, but I've tried that and a variety of other combinations since that did not work.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br>Any other ideas??

 

[Guest_imported]

Have you tried creating a new database and importing the information from the old? <p>John Vogel<br><a href=mailto:johnvogel@computerwiz.net>johnvogel@computerwiz.net</a><br><a href=

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[buggs13]

Yes, I have tried to import the data into Access and a variety of other programs including Crystal Reports.&nbsp;&nbsp;The &quot;Enter Database Password&quot; screen is the only response I get.

 

[Robert1]

Go to ASK JEEVES UK, type in 'Password Recovery' and you will be surrounded by addresses for recovery tools that will do the job, such as 'Access Data'.&nbsp;&nbsp;You may have to pay for programs but sure will be worth it.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br>Couldnt help me out with the 'Right Truncating'&nbsp;&nbsp;problem identified in Robert1 could you ?

 

[Robert1]

Further my previous answer - was trawling thru to look for answers on my truncating problem and apparently&nbsp;&nbsp;password problems are well covered in FAQ's.&nbsp;&nbsp;Just enter 'Password' in the search window there.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br>Regards

 

[buggs13]

Robert1<br><br>Thanks for the info.&nbsp;&nbsp;I'll check it out as well as your truncating issue.<br>