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Compacting Database Warning Message

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MikeMulligan

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I want to compact a database and every attempt results in the message, "in use by another user" but I am the user and I can't continue. Any ideas how to get out of this?
 
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I would try to open Access Exclusively and then Compact your DB. Let me know if you need help on how to open a db exclusively.


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